Kolekole
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Good place to go to BBQ, swim by the waterfall and surf at.
Additional Info:
Good place to go when its 5foot+ , breaks usually to the left, but sometimes right, can get very heavy and powerfull when large swells hit 10+ft and up. Try to not ride the waves too close to shore, itll get shallow and dangerous very fast. Also, watch out for the huge amounts of cables in the water. Apparently many years ago when the county built the Kolekole bridge, they accidentally dropped alot of heavy duty steel construction cables into the water and didnt clean it up. Some people have gotten a foot or armor tangled up in the cables down deep in the water.
Sharks have been seen once in a great while, but comon.... this is the Hilo side, sharks are everywhere right? Have fun! ^^
Location
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Drive north from Hilo, past Honomu at the 14 mile marker, make a left about a mile north at the Kolekole beach park sign. Drive down to the park entrance, back to the pavilions, break is at the river mouth.
| 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 | Fast, Powerful, Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Pollution, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.73 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
1.34 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
7.50 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |