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“Fun place to surf, if you surf the far south break its more friendly for tourist, new comers, and beginners.
If you surf the breaks north show some respect because there are more advanced local surfers and we get thirsty for waves when they arrive.”
F1 from UNITED STATES - 17 Apr 2024
Pine Trees Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 8 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.4(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: 3.9(1: Pine Trees is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.9(1: Pine Trees is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Big Island. 5: the best break in Big Island). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(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: Pine Trees can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.6(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Pine Trees, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.2(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Pine Trees are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.9(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.2(1: Often too crowded. 5: Pine Trees is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.2(1: Getting to Pine Trees 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: 3.3(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 1.8(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Pine Trees for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.7(1: Camping at Pine Trees is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.5(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Pine Trees is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.7(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 Pine Trees, 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 Pine Trees where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Nice break. Forecasts always underestimate the shallow reef here. High tide is slower breaking. Low tide jacks up fast. Stay to the right of the rocks. Bone yard. Easy access with newly paved road. Nice facilities and camping.”
ethan f from UNITED STATES - 23 Dec 2013
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