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“I did the boogie board thing for years with the kiddos and the beach break, then recently decided to take a SUP board out to the outer reef (1.2 miles offshore). Had overhead to 1.5x OH and even had a second breaking barrel that some short boarders were rocking (they took a bit to get that far out). Highly recommend experienced SUPsters get out deep (about even with the Mokes islands) and enjoy some potentially big surf.”
Dan from UNITED STATES - 18 Feb 2023
Bellows Ratings
Overall: 1.0. Based on 8 votes and 5 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.0(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: 2.5(1: Bellows is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.0(1: Bellows is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Oahu. 5: the best break in Oahu). |
Difficulty Level: 1.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.8(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Bellows can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.2(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Bellows, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.5(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Bellows are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.7(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.1(1: Often too crowded. 5: Bellows is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.1(1: Getting to Bellows 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: 4.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.5(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 2.6(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Bellows for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.0(1: Camping at Bellows is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Bellows is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 2.8(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Bellows, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 2.5(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Bellows where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Fun beach for relaxing. Watch out for jellies. Surf will never get above 2 feet. Pretty secluded.”
Michael from UNITED STATES - 28 Apr 2019
“Great beach to hangout at. Boogie boarded waves up to 8ft, but it gets really rough on big days. Even SUP surfed out there a few times”
Nicholas from UNITED STATES - 01 Jul 2016
“Bellows Boogie Boarding is great. You can wade far out and the small waves are great for family fun of all ages. My Wife 71, Me 73, Grand Daughter 10, Love the not crowded Beach. Sand, Sand, Sand. Bare feet.”
Jere o myers from UNITED STATES - 19 Feb 2014
“Bellows is ok for beginner boogie boarders but not for surfing. The waves break too close to shore for surfers. Never see anyone surfing these waters.”
Wade from UNITED STATES - 21 Sep 2013
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