Kaifu Rivermouth Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SE

Wind

SW, W, NW

Surf Height

Head-double overhead

Tide

Low to mid

Kaifu Rivermouth Surf Guide

A quality right-handers near the Kaifu Rivermouth, it can get hollow and hold some decent size waves.

Ability Level

Advanced

BegIntAdv

Good spot when it works so best for he more advanced surfers.

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Can be an issue but show respect and you should be fine.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Not bad weekdays but weekends and holidays get super crowded.

Spot Rating

Perfect

PoorPerfect

Good hollow wave with fast barreling rights with steep take-offs. Strong rips as well.

Shoulder Burn

Exhausting

LightExhausting

Definitely a lot of work.

Water Quality

Fair

CleanDirty

Depends on rains.

Hazards

Rip currents, localism, crowds.

Bring Your

Shortboard

Access

Easy but strong rips make for a tough paddle out.

Bottom

Sand and boulders

Best Season

Typhoon season -- July through November.

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