Little beach

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gps directions should be outlawed for surf spots.
if you cant go out and find a surf break, you need to be surfing malibu or something

Atmosphere:
this particular spot is very fun, but unfortunately, when the swell comes directly from the south(which is the best direction) the wave breaks on a very specific, very small boil rock. five guys is really all it can accomidate. there are already a lot of tourist that come and gum up the line-up as it is. with soooo many other surf spots to be found on maui, you wont really be missing much. besides, little beach is pretty much a guaranteed board dinger/breaker, do to how shallow it breaks over the reef. when its breaking from the south, the peak and first barrel section break in about two feet of water over very unforgiving reef.

Additional Info:
watch out for this one naked surfer with long hair... trys to start conversasion

remove your valuables from your car

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Access

is adjacent to Makena Beach (Big Beach) unaccessible by car. Drive to Makena Beach a few miles miles past the Maui Prince Hotel along Makena Ala Nui road. Park at the parking lot and walk to the beach..

Then find at the northwest end of the beach the path up the lava rocks that takes you over the outcrop to Little Beach.
Parking: set your GPS to N20-38'04"/W156-26'50". The break itself is at N20-38'04'/W156-27'06".

WalkGood walk (15-30 min)
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredUnknown
Boat requiredUnknown
Wave Characteristics
TypeReef (coral)
DirectionRight and left
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc.)
PowerPowerful
FrequencySometimes breaks (50 days/year)
Normal lengthShort (<50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionNorthEast
Swell directionSouth
Swell size3ft-5ft - 16ft and over
TideLow tide only
Tide movementRising tide
Crowd
WeekCrowded
WeekendUltra crowded
Dangers

Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism, Sharks

Videos

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