Olowalu Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SSW to SW.
Wind
Calm or offshore from NNE to E, with NE straight offshore.
Surf Height
Chest high-2X overhead.
Tide
Medium.
Olowalu Surf Guide
About six miles south of Lahaina Harbor you'll find the jetty spit at Olowalu, where a left peels off in the summer months, when SSW-SW swells sneak between Lana'i and Kaho'olawe. Elsewhere nearby there are right and left peaks to choose from, all in the small to medium-sized range.
Local Vibe
Usually on the mellow side.
Crowd Factor
Light to moderate, depending on quality of surf and day of week, hit or miss.
Spot Rating
Pretty fun left, and other fun waves nearby.
Shoulder Burn
Not too bad, but currents can be bad during solid swells.
Water Quality
Pristine.
Hazards
Reef.
Access
Easy, right off the road.
Bottom
Reef.
Best Season
Summer.
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