Waipio Valley
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Atmosphere:
Favorite place on the Big Island. some areas are really heavy mostly bodyboarding in these areas.
Additional Info:
When it gets big it gets heavy. When the sand bar is good you can get some sick in and outs i mean super sick. there are alot of sharks.
Location
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After you go to Honoka'a town you go through the town. Once you past the town keep on going and follow the road till you reach the valley. You need 4x4 to go down or 15-25 min STEEP! walk.
| Walk | Good walk (15-30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | South |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Swimming Pools
12.58 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Kapaniah
12.96 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Keokea beach park
14.38 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |