Ironwood Beach Reviews and Ratings
(Maui, USA)
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Visitor reviews of Ironwood Beach surf break
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“A hidden jewel, sweet barrels. One of the best spots on Maui.”
Kimo from UNITED STATES - 04 Dec 2020
Ironwood Beach Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 3 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.7(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: 4.0(1: Ironwood Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.0(1: Ironwood Beach is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Maui. 5: the best break in Maui). |
Difficulty Level: 2.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Ironwood Beach can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 1.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Ironwood Beach, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Ironwood Beach are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.7(1: Often too crowded. 5: Ironwood Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.7(1: Getting to Ironwood Beach 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: 3.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Ironwood Beach for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.5(1: Camping at Ironwood Beach is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Ironwood Beach 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: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Ironwood Beach, 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 Ironwood Beach where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Kinda funny that this spot is listed. Growing up on Maui in the '70s, before the "Ironwood" condominiums were build, we used to surf this spot when there was almost no swell, and we were feeling desperate. It wasn't called "Ironwood Beach" in those days. It was called "Sh*t Falls," because the waves were so incredibly bad. Only for the desperate.”
Emily from UNITED STATES - 20 Mar 2012
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