Kalihiwai point
Edit SpotAbout
Wide pocket of calcareous sand fronted by a shallow sandbar at the head of the bay. Ironwood trees line the backshore. Surf sites are found at the small point at the west end of the beach, in the shorebreak on the sandbar, and at the outside point at the east end of the beach.
Location
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| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Boulders |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, West, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, West, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 8ft-10ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Ultra crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism, Nudist colony (France only!)
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Kilauea Bay Beach (Rock Quarry)
1.53 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Anini Beach- Wires
2.65 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Pu`u poa
4.47 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |