The North Shore is best in the winter, and South shore is best sometimes in the summer. For unconscientious visitors to Maui, localism possesses a major threat to a fun surf session. If you're inexperienced or have a tendency to drop in on other surfers, don't paddle out. If you get in the way of others, or keep paddling around people to the peak, don't paddle out. If you are threatening and disrespectful, don't paddle out. The local surfers are not happy about the last many decades of surfing invasion on Maui.
There aren't enough waves on Maui for everyone to be happy. Most of the times you'll find that everyone out in the water knows each other. This can be a problem for a new face trying to get in on the lineup. Remedy: Bring plenty of Aloha into the water. Wait your turn, and don't bark when someone drops in on you.
Be respectful and treat people the way you'd like to be treated. Some Maui surf spots are known for antagonistic local vibes. Stay clear of these spots.
There are a lot of surfing locations on Maui, which means you can usually find a break that's less crowded and less perfect. At the more popular surf spots, bring your patience and extra time to sit and get your fill.
Maui waves can be great with the correct conditions. One of the big problems with our island is that most spots are mushy when small. They're great for longboarding, but shortboards gather dust. Most spots don't have enough power until there's a quality swell in the water. Once the power is there, the wave is big and really only set up for advanced surfers. Remedy: Know your limitations and surf accordingly. Pick the breaks that suit your skill level, and have the right board. All the waves on Maui act differently so be prepared for a learning factor.
Drawn out turns and bigger surfing is the name of the game. Shallower spots deserve extra attention because of their speed and level of danger. If you've come to Maui to get away from crowds, think again. Almost all Maui residents surf in some shape or form. Some only go out once a year, others are out 3 times a day. Like anywhere, the better spots are the most congested. Honolua Bay, when it's working, is the busiest surf break on the island. Even the smaller and lesser-known spots are known by enough people to make it cramped.
Remedy: Find the less perfect breaks and you'll get more waves. You should plan to have time to sit for a while and wait your turn. If you're longboarding, there are plenty of waves that can work away from crowds. During big summer surf, intermediate surfers can find their share of fun waves. Despite a sandy entry point, watch out for shallow rock and coral booties recommended. Sidewalks is one of the few shortboard spots in Kihei, and can dish out a shallow, fast wave for more advanced surfers.
Sidewalks is accessible via the large, sandy beach known as Keawakepu, which includes showers and restrooms at its southern end. Almost all Maui residents surf in some shape or form. Some only go out once a year, others are out 3 times a day. Like anywhere, the better spots are the most congested.
Honolua Bay, when it's working, is the busiest surf break on the island. Even the smaller and lesser-known spots are known by enough people to make it cramped. Find the less perfect breaks and you'll get more waves. You should plan to have time to sit for a while and wait your turn. If you're longboarding, there are plenty of waves that can work away from crowds. This spot gets pretty heavy with a solid south swell. Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames.
Crowds If you've come to Maui to get away from crowds, think again. There are a few surf schools if you need to rent a board or want a lesson.
One word of caution, the water here is very shallow, so never jump head first off your board! Makena Beach seen below — About three miles south of the Fairmont Kea Lani resort rests probably the most popular beach on the south shore, and one of the favorites on the entire island, Makena , or Big Beach.
This ft long and ft wide beach is absolutely gorgeous. The rest of the beach is home to some of the best and most powerful shorebreak on island, perfect for experienced skimboarders, bodyboarders, and bodysurfers. To the north of Big Beach is the aptly named, Little Beach, a small nude beach that has a hollow, but short, left-hand reef break. Home to some of the most fertile lava rock reefs on the island, this reserve offers spectacular diving.
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