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.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All levels -- Depends on size.
Local Vibe
Doable
This is a popular local hang-out. Humility and respect expected.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Few on weekdays, crowded on weekends and holidays
Spot Rating
Fun
Can get good at chest-overhead with offshore wind, but usually average.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Fairly short paddle most days.
Water Quality
Clean
Pristine.
Hazards
Reef, rocks, urchins.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard, SUP
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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