Magic Sands Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Anything from the S to NW
Wind
Calm or offshore from an easterly direction (NE to E to SE). Mornings usually always see light wind and clean conditions, before an afternoon seabreeze develops.
Surf Height
Head high-2X overhead
Tide
All tides
Magic Sands Beach Surf Guide
Also known as Magic Sands or White Sands, Magics' true name is La'aloa, which means "very sacred" in Hawaiian. How La'aloa came to be nicknamed Magic Sands has to do with the fact that during large W and SW swells between December and March, the golden sand of the La'aloa bay-shore will wash out to sea overnight, transforming the beachscape from sand to exposed rock. This is due largely in part to the fact that, offshore, there is a deep scoop out of the reef that is completely sand-bottom all the way out to deep water. All of this geography translates into a stretch of beach that offers up a shoredump that favors bodysurfers and bodyboarders. The wave itself is a hucking peak -- the left rolls for a bit before detonating over shallow water, making it better for surfing, while the right demands pulling in right at the takeoff.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Ability levels varies with the skimming, bodyboarding, and bodysurfing activities, as well as the size of the swell.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Humility and respect appreciated.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Can be crowded when its working, but more often it is not.
Spot Rating
Poor
Mostly shorepound.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Very short paddle.
Water Quality
Clean
Pristine.
Hazards
Reef. On bigger swells, the shorepound can slam you hard.
Bring Your
Bodyboard, Skimming, Bodysurfing
Access
Easy. Parking at La'aloa Beach Park and side of the Ali'i Drive.
Bottom
Sand and reef
Best Season
Year-round. Winter NW-WNW swells and summer S-SW swells. Most consistent in summer.
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