Olowalu Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SSW to SW
Wind
Calm or offshore from NNE to E, with NE straight offshore.
Surf Height
Chest high-2X overhead
Tide
Medium
Olowalu Surf Guide
About six miles south of Lahaina Harbor you'll find the jetty spit at Olowalu, where a left peels off in the summer months, when SSW-SW swells sneak between Lana'i and Kaho'olawe. Elsewhere nearby there are right and left peaks to choose from, all in the small to medium-sized range.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All levels, but depends on size.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Usually on the mellow side. Be cool and keep it that way.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Light to moderate, depending on quality of surf and day of week, hit or miss.
Spot Rating
Fun
Pretty fun left, and other fun waves nearby.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Not too bad, but currents can be bad during solid swells.
Water Quality
Clean
Pristine.
Hazards
Reef.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard, Kiteboard
Access
Easy, right off the road.
Bottom
Reef
Best Season
Summer
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