About Island of Hawai’i Surf Travel
In a reverse example of the Napoleon complex, the largest Hawaiian island somehow demands the least attention. While Kauai and Maui are both widely recognized for their heaps of talent and world-class breaks, this more rural outpost is best known for cows, cheap land and the occasional high-profile pro like Shane Dorian. It’s all good because fewer people + fewer pros = more waves for you. And in Hawaii, that’s always a good thing.
Areas within Island of Hawai‘i
Pepeekeo Travel & Surf Guide
Holualoa Travel & Surf Guide
Kalaoa Travel & Surf Guide
Waikoloa Village Travel & Surf Guide
Hawaiian Ocean View Travel & Surf Guide
Leilani Estates Travel & Surf Guide
Wainaku Travel & Surf Guide
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Top Surf Spots & Beaches in Island of Hawai‘i
South Point
SURF (FT)
4-6FT+
TIDE (FT)
1.4
WIND (KTS)
18 E
Honoli'i
SURF (FT)
4-5FT
TIDE (FT)
1.1
WIND (KTS)
7 ENE
Kolekole
SURF (FT)
4-5FT
TIDE (FT)
1.1
WIND (KTS)
13 E
Pohoiki
SURF (FT)
3-4FT+
TIDE (FT)
1.1
WIND (KTS)
12 ENE
Banyans
FAIRBanyans
SURF (FT)
2-3FT
TIDE (FT)
1.1
WIND (KTS)
4 WNW
Honl's
POOR TO FAIRHonl's
SURF (FT)
2-3FT
TIDE (FT)
1.1
WIND (KTS)
5 W
Kawaihae
SURF (FT)
1-2FT
TIDE (FT)
1.3
WIND (KTS)
4 NNE
Pinetrees
SURF (FT)
1-2FT
TIDE (FT)
1.1
WIND (KTS)
5 W
Magic Sands Beach
SURF (FT)
1-2FT
TIDE (FT)
1.1
WIND (KTS)
4 WNW
Kahalu'u Bay
POOR TO FAIRKahalu'u Bay
SURF (FT)
1-2FT
TIDE (FT)
1.1
WIND (KTS)
4 WNW
Kaiwi Point
SURF (FT)
1-2FT
TIDE (FT)
1.1
WIND (KTS)
5 W
Lyman's
POOR TO FAIRLyman's
SURF (FT)
1-2FT
TIDE (FT)
1.1
WIND (KTS)
4 WNW
Honokohau Beach
SURF (FT)
1-2FT
TIDE (FT)
1.1
WIND (KTS)
5 W
Old Kona Airport
SURF (FT)
0-1FT
TIDE (FT)
1.1
WIND (KTS)
5 W
Hapuna Bay
SURF (FT)
Flat
TIDE (FT)
1.3
WIND (KTS)
4 NNE