Banyons Reviews and Ratings

Visitor reviews of Banyons surf break

• June 21, 2012
  Stinger from United States
  

  Leave this place alone. Let the young rippas surf there. They're around 10 to 14 years old, and they're better than you will ever be. This is their place, so let them keep it.

  Check out the review for local attitude - enough said. Even the older kama'aina leave this place for the younger ones. Just can't take, take, take all da time, brah. Let this one go and move on to the next spot.

• Banyons Ratings

  Based on 3 votes. Vote

  Quality on a good day: 3.7 (1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).	Consistency of Surf: 4.3 (1: Banyons is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
  Regional Rating: 4.0 (1: Banyons is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Hawaii - Big Island. 5: the best break in Hawaii - Big Island).	Difficulty Level: 4.0 (1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
  Onshore Wind: 2.5 (1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Banyons can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).	Other Options: 3.0 (1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Banyons, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).
  Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0 (1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Banyons are often excellent).	Water Quality: 5.0 (1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
  Crowds: 2.0 (1: Often too crowded. 5: Banyons is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).	Access: 5.0 (1: Getting to Banyons requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).
  Scenery: 5.0 (1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).	Local Attitude: 1.0 (1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).
  Accommodation: 5.0 (1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Banyons for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).	Camping: 1.0 (1: Camping at Banyons is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).
  Entertainment: 3.0 (1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Banyons is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).	Equipment and Repairs: 3.0 (1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).
  Eating: 4.0 (1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Banyons, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).	Drinking: 4.0 (1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Banyons where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).

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