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“Pyramid rock is very reliable. I live probably 20 minutes away, and that's me riding my bike to the beach. It's easy access if you are military, active duty, guard, or reservist. but the only downside is that it is located on the Marine Corps Base. I personally can't complain because being on the base keeps dumb ahole tourists off of the beach and out of the water. The only thing that I hate more than the tourists, are the life guards. They are constantly repeating false information and purposely alerting the beach goers of shark sightings just to get cut back early and go home 3 hours early. Another problem with this beach is they have no respect for personal space, on multiple occasions the team of life guards has driven over my belongings on their ATVS. Overall ratings. 2.5 outta 10”
Big Daddy from UNITED STATES - 01 May 2020
Pyramid Rock Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 14 votes and 4 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.9(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: 3.2(1: Pyramid Rock is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.3(1: Pyramid Rock is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Oahu. 5: the best break in Oahu). |
Difficulty Level: 3.1(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: Pyramid Rock can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.8(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Pyramid Rock, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.7(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Pyramid Rock are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.6(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.8(1: Often too crowded. 5: Pyramid Rock is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.5(1: Getting to Pyramid Rock 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: 4.5(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.2(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 2.4(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Pyramid Rock for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.6(1: Camping at Pyramid Rock 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: Pyramid Rock is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 2.7(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Pyramid Rock, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 2.2(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Pyramid Rock where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“The post about impossible access for active duty, retirees and reservists is absolutely not true: just someone spreading misinformation. Not the best surf but a bit exclusive.”
Chris from UNITED STATES - 14 May 2017
“This is a reliable but marginal wave - catches trade swell and is usually onshore. However - it is on a US Marine Corps base. As of summer 2015, it has become nearly impossible to get on this base unless you are active duty MC and live on base, or you have a contractor pass to work on base. It's even gotten hard for other US Military branch active duty and retired personnel to get on this base. So I guess the crowds are probably pretty good - no one can get on!”
Dave D from UNITED STATES - 02 Aug 2015
“Can't do wind and kite surfing on Base, how did it get even one star!? And the part about the crowd, how does it get four stars!? Can't be the same place we are talking about. Pyramid Rock is on a US Marine Base in Kaneohe.”
Tim from UNITED STATES - 26 Aug 2013
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