Kahalu'u Beach Park Reviews and Ratings
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Visitor reviews of Kahalu'u Beach Park surf break
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“Too much surf school. Like bowling. Very aggro crowd hogging the peak.”
Dan Gyros from UNITED STATES - 21 Feb 2014
Kahalu'u Beach Park Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 2 votes and 3 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.0(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: 3.5(1: Kahalu'u Beach Park is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: Kahalu'u Beach Park is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Big Island. 5: the best break in Big Island). |
Difficulty Level: 2.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Water Quality: 4.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Kahalu'u Beach Park is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Kahalu'u Beach Park 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: 2.0(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 Kahalu'u Beach Park for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Kahalu'u Beach Park is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 5.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Kahalu'u Beach Park is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 5.0(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 Kahalu'u Beach Park, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
“Mobbed with surf school, dangerous rips and urchins on the inside. Outside is hogged by hostile locals. Get there really early or better yet go to Pine Trees.”
Gordon Shumway from UNITED STATES - 10 Jan 2013
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