Manele Bay Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
South to SW
Wind
Calm or offshore from the N to E. ESE-SE is OK too.
Surf Height
Head high-2X overhead+
Tide
Medium tides
Manele Bay Surf Guide
The wave at Manale is a lefthand reef point on the eastern rim of the bay. It's a fickle spot, but when it's on, it's really good. Summer S swell lines wrap in around the point, wedge up and peak, often with a barrel, then peel all the way in with a rippable face. Turning into the easterly trades, this spot will be well-groomed and clean. When it's not working, there are some shorter peaks just past the reef edge, as well as some heavy shorepound for bodysurfing and bodyboarding just off the sandy beach in the cove.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Best suited for good to advanced surfers.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Humility and respect appreciated.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Depending on surf quality. Can be hit or miss with the crowd.
Spot Rating
Perfect
Excellent when working with barrels, ripable lines, and staying clean most of the year.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Easy paddle, but can be long paddles the bigger it gets. Point breaks -- longer rides equal longer paddles.
Water Quality
Clean
Pristine.
Hazards
Reef, current.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Bodyboard, Skimming, Bodysurfing
Access
Hulopo'e Beach Park, the bay just west of the Manele boat harbor on the south side of Lanai.
Bottom
Reef
Best Season
Summer months, but some of the big WNW swells in winter can wrap a little energy into the bay.
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