Bellows
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No surfing is allowed in between the two lifeguard towers, but it's always crowded there anyways. Go past all the beach campers and families grilling, park right before the Air Force Base gate.
The waves really are small, but a good place for beginners to learn to paddle, duck dive, maybe catch a few, and without having to worry about getting all tore up by coral and rocks.
Location
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Drive into Bellows Air Force base in Waimanalo which is open to public on the weekends.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Powerless, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 3ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Private beach
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Kalama
2.68 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Popoia Island
3.54 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Shorebreaks
3.55 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |