Point Panic Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Southwest.
Wind
Trades are offshore.
Surf Height
Waist high to overhead.
Tide
Works on a variety of tides.
Point Panic Surf Guide
Point Panic is the proving grounds for Hawai`i’s bodysurfers and the go-to spot for summer Town swells. It's also a bodysurfing-only spot.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
BegIntAdv
Intermediate to advanced.
Local Vibe
Doable
WelcomingIntimidating
Can be heavy.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
MellowHeavy
Busy.
Spot Rating
Fun
PoorPerfect
A bodysurfing haven.
Shoulder Burn
Exhausting
LightExhausting
You will be swimming. A lot.
Water Quality
Fair
CleanDirty
Near the harbor but not too bad.
Hazards
Shallow reef. Crowds. Occasional sharks.
Bring Your
Bodysurfing
Access
Located across the channel from Kewalos.
Bottom
Reef.
Best Season
Summer.
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