Waipio Valley Reviews and Ratings
(Big Island, USA)
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Visitor reviews of Waipio Valley surf break
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“Local don’t like the tourist or visitors. Too many tourists make the road going up and down very dangerous by not yielding to traffic. The locals know who’s not from there. Don’t expect a warm welcome because more than likely your not gonna get it, especially if you try and surf. Stay on top at the lookout and enjoy the view.”
valerie goo from UNITED STATES - 02 Aug 2020
Waipio Valley Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 5 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.6(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: 4.0(1: Waipio Valley is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.2(1: Waipio Valley is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Big Island. 5: the best break in Big Island). |
Difficulty Level: 3.8(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.2(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Waipio Valley can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Waipio Valley, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.3(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Waipio Valley are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Waipio Valley is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.8(1: Getting to Waipio Valley 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: 2.5(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 Waipio Valley for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.8(1: Camping at Waipio Valley 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: Waipio Valley is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 1.5(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Waipio Valley, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 1.8(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Waipio Valley where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Waipio is the OG spot for the boiz if you not the boiz no go down.”
benjah from UNITED STATES - 10 Mar 2020
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