Poipu Outer Reef Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Anything from the SE to SW. Occasional wrapping WNW swells.
Wind
Calm or offshore from the NNW to NE.
Surf Height
Overhead-3X overhead+
Tide
Medium to high
Poipu Outer Reef Surf Guide
Poipu Outer Reef offers a heavy left barrel over very shallow reef. It is safest on a high tide. It also offers a longer, more sloped right. There are mellower and more popular spots closer to the beach, such as Lemon Drops and Waiohai, and heading west past Poipu, you will find an array of other surf spots, namely PKs, Centers, Heroins and Acid Drop. All of these waves have varying moods depending on swell, but all can be dangerous because of the shallow reef bottom.
Ability Level
Advanced
Experts only.
Local Vibe
Doable
Humility and respect appreciated.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Usually on the lighter side, but can have a decent pack when its good
Spot Rating
Fun
Consistently a good spot throughout summer and clean.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Long paddle out there and currents can be bad at times.
Water Quality
Clean
Pristine.
Hazards
Reef, sharks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Bodyboard
Access
Straight out to the outside reef from Kiahuna Beach. Parking lot at this beach too.
Bottom
Reef
Best Season
Primarily summer, but there are rare winter WNW swells that are big enough to get in.
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