Kaalualu Point Reviews and Ratings
(Big Island, USA)
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Visitor reviews of Kaalualu Point surf break
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“The place is covered in sh*t and toilet paper. The locals carry guns. They hate tourists. The surf is full of sharks because the ocean is fished out. Enter at your own risk. You have been warned.”
Geo from UNITED STATES - 18 Apr 2021
Kaalualu Point Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 3 votes and 3 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: 2.0(1: Kaalualu Point is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 1.5(1: Kaalualu Point is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Big Island. 5: the best break in Big Island). |
Difficulty Level: 2.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 1.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Kaalualu Point can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 1.5(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Kaalualu Point, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.5(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Kaalualu Point are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.3(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Kaalualu Point is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 2.0(1: Getting to Kaalualu Point 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: 2.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 2.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 1.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Kaalualu Point for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.5(1: Camping at Kaalualu Point 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: Kaalualu Point 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: 3.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Kaalualu Point, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.5(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Kaalualu Point where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“The inside right Breaks right in to the off-shore trade winds But the real wave Is the big outside left best during hurricanes Rarely surfed, I surfed the outside twice both during hurricane swells Waves up to 6-10+. Wave doesn't close out due to the deep drop off as wave hits a deep shoulder quickly but you can watch The wave wind Down the reef before you take off at the end section Bottom turn Hit the lip and then a giant cut back,from there the wave hits deep water.”
Mark from UNITED STATES - 02 Dec 2020
“Kaalualu Point is an epic spot, small fickle but great waves for all skill levels. Wind blew side off all day for three days and the swell went from overhead to shoulder high with the tides. My new favorite spot on the Big Island. Lots of variety, and almost nobody anywhere to be seen. Glad to see a couple of surfers show up. Stark beauty.”
super from UNITED STATES - 30 Jun 2010
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