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“I don't think the people at China Walls today at around 4pm would ever read this review but I just wanted to thank them immensely for their heroism today! I was the girl that knew the water was too dangerous for her to voluntarily go swim in but had no idea that ridiculously powerful waves could out of no where sweep people off the edge of the rocks (a warning to any visitors reading this before going). One thing that has made this place feel like a true paradise is how caring and good natured the people who live here are. The surfers in the water came to my rescue the second I fell in. One held my hand and told me to dive under a wave that would have damn near drowned me or thrown me into the rocks further. Another gave me his surfboard to stay afloat since my leg was all busted and directed me to the easiest way out. A man was waiting for me with an outstretched hand to help me out of the water. You have to get the timing just right with the waves or they will just smash you into the rocks and then pull you back out before you can climb up. Once out, there was so much blood gushing from my knee and select other cuts... one nice woman came over and gave us all of the ice she had in her cooler and another was ready to give me the shirt off her back to help stop the bleeding! Reading articles on this spot just made me realize how lucky I was to just have a few chunks of skin missing and not my life. I was fortunate to be surrounded by such amazing and genuinely caring people. Thank you thank you thank you and I hope that if you ever find yourselves in trouble like I did, karma will plant some good people there to help you as well.”
Lexi from UNITED STATES - 31 May 2011
China Walls Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 5 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.8(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: 3.2(1: China Walls is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.5(1: China Walls is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Oahu. 5: the best break in Oahu). |
Difficulty Level: 3.8(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: China Walls can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.2(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at China Walls, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.2(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at China Walls are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 5.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: China Walls is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.2(1: Getting to China Walls 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: 3.2(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.2(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near China Walls for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.2(1: Camping at China Walls is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.5(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: China Walls is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.5(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.8(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at China Walls, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.8(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near China Walls where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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