Pinetrees 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
Chest-overhead.
Tide
Medium tides.
Pinetrees Surf Guide
A rocky, reefy stretch of beach that offers left and right peaks. Pinetrees will very rarely offer perfection, but it is a great beginner to intermediate spot.
Local Vibe
This is a popular local hang-out. Humility and respect expected.
Crowd Factor
Few on weekdays, crowded on weekends and holidays
Spot Rating
Can get good at chest-overhead with offshore wind, but usually average.
Shoulder Burn
Fairly short paddle most days.
Water Quality
Pristine.
Hazards
Reef, rocks, urchins.
Access
Easy. Paved road straight to it now, that goes around the Kohanaiki Golf and Ocean Club.
Bottom
Reef.
Best Season
Year-round. Winter NW-WNW swells and summer S-SW swells. Most consistent in summer.
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