Ma'ili Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW and SSW to SW swells
Wind
Calm or offshore from NE to SE, with E as straight offshore.
Surf Height
Chest high-overhead
Tide
Medium
Ma'ili Surf Guide
There are a couple of fun wave options on the 40-acre Ma'ili Beach Park. The two prominent breaks are called Green Lanterns and Tumbleland. Green Lanterns is located at the north end of the park, at the mouth of Ma'ili'ili Stream, beside the jetty. On a medium-sized NW swell, long rights will break off the jetty. On the south end of the beach park is a proper left-breaking reefbreak called Tumbleland, which holds more power than Green Lanterns and offers faster, more technical lines -- not to mention a shallower, sharper bottom. Tumbleland breaks best on a medium-sized SW swell. On big winter swells, the entirety of Ma'ili Beach Park can be awash with surf, thus strong currents become a factor.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All levels, but depends on size and spot.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Usually mellow. Be cool and keep it that way.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Usually spread out across the beach. Most crowded on the weekends and at the main take-off spots when the surf is good.
Spot Rating
Fun
Consistent spot that breaks year-round and with broad playing field. Tumbleland can get really good.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Not bad.
Water Quality
Clean
Pristine.
Hazards
Reef. Getting caught inside on bigger days.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing
Access
Easy. Ma'ili Beach Park.
Bottom
Reef
Best Season
All year. Winter sees stronger surf, but summer can be fun too.
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