Honolii
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he primo surfing and boogie boarding spot on this side of the island. The surfing breaks provide some of the most consistently rideable waves. Not recommended for recreational swimming.here are several spots out at Honoli`i: the point, which is a left, Mids, a right, and more spots around. It's good for longboarding.
Location
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go on high way 19 out of hilo. drive just a little until you see a cemetery on your left. then take the road on the right. right after the cemetery. go to the end of the road then take a left. of you see lots of cars then you know you found it.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Boulders |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Ordinary, Fun, Powerless, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest, South |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 12ft |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Rocks, Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Papaikou Mill
0.27 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Tombstones
1.32 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Hilo Breakwall
1.54 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |