• ABOUT THE SPOT

Surfing in Kanaha Beach, Kahului, Hawaii USA

Skill level:
Beginners to advanced
Wind direction:
South, Southwest
Kahului is located in Maui Island on Hawaii and is the largest city of the Island. It is considered to be a shopping destination because there are several major stores and malls.

It’s also home to Kahana Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary and the Alexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum, dedicated to Maui’s sugar industry. Its own major airport is located in the North shore. The climate is tropical wet, but during winter is very windy and dry, ideal for water sports.

Along the sea side, there are schools and shops to buy or rent surfing gear as well as take surfing lessons if you are a beginner. Kanaha Beach is great for all skill levels. It offers a regional classic wave quality with regular frequency and the wave takes both right and left directions.

The wind direction is coming from Southwest, South and the size of the swell starts working at 1.5 m/5 ft and holds up to 3 m+/10 ft+. The sea is reef coral and the power of the wave is fun to ride. Kanaha Beach is a popular surfing destination, so during weekends is crowded. Surfers should be careful of rocks and sharks.