Point Panic Reviews and Ratings
(Oahu, USA)
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Visitor reviews of Point Panic surf break
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“It is important to rate this place as a bodysurf spot, of which the high performance right is probably the best on the south side during the summer. No boards allowed on the right, although some surfers tend to disobey that ruling. For the most part, Point Panics is the mecca of longwave bodysurfing on Oahu.”
Brandon from UNITED STATES - 18 Sep 2020
Point Panic Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 4 votes and 3 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.2(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: 2.8(1: Point Panic is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Point Panic is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Oahu. 5: the best break in Oahu). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.7(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Point Panic can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Point Panic, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Point Panic are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.2(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Point Panic is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Point Panic 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: 3.3(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.7(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.3(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Point Panic for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Point Panic is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.3(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Point Panic 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 Point Panic, 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 Point Panic where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Reasonably sized wave this week. But great condo'consistent shoulder. Mostly a right that gives a great ride.”
John from AUSTRALIA - 01 Jul 2018
“Back in the 60's and 70's Point panic (Panics )was one of the best spots to body surf on the south shore. Sandy's, Port Lock Point and China Walls being the others. I've moved to the Big island since then and would like to see pics of any or all of those spots being ridden.”
one hawaiian son from UNITED STATES - 07 Sep 2011
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