Papaikou Mill
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Park in Papaikou and walk from Pinky's corner all the way down. Read the sign on the gate at the bottom; access is permitted, but only if you follow the rules!
| Walk | Good walk (15-30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | No |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Don't know |
| Good day length | Don't know |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | East |
| Swell size | Don't know - Don't know |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks
Videos
None
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| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
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