Can you learn to surf in Kauai?

Kauai Learn to Surf Private and Semi Private Lessons Not only is Hanalei Bay on Kauai one of the most beautiful spots in Hawaii, but it’s also one of Kauai’s best places for first learning how to surf.

Where should you surf when first starting out?

Ideally, you’ll want to find a spot where waves break slowly over a semi-shallow (waist- to chest-deep) sandy bottom. When you’re just beginning, you don’t need perfectly peeling waves; look for long rows of knee-high whitewater rolling toward the shore.

Which Hawaiian island is best for beginner surfing?

Maui
Maui boasts more beginner surf breaks than any other Hawaiian Island. The hallmarks of a good beginner surf spot include being easily accessible to someone who has never surfed before, a non-competitive and friendly vibe in the water, and lack of dangerous obstacles like reef, rocks and rip tides.

Can a beginner surf in Hawaii?

Winter is the prime surf season in Hawaii, when the swells grow and professionals flood the islands for a series of events, but there are waves suitable for beginners all year long.

Where are the best places to surf on Kauai?

The 5 best beginner surf spots on Kauai. 1 1. Anahola Bay. On Kauai’s east side, Anahola Bay is known for its mellow waves. A long stretch of sand, the bay is protected by a large outer-reef, 2 2. Hanalei Bay. 3 3. Kalapaki Beach. 4 4. Kiahuna Beach. 5 5. Kahili Beach (aka Rock Quarry)

Where is the best place to surf in Kiahuna?

The waves of Kiahuna Beach are perfectly tailored for the avid as well as the beginner surfer. The soft sand bottom and waist-high water invite surfers to practice their skill where they will score a rideable surf.

When is the best time to surf in Hawaii?

Hawaii’s Summer season sees surf from the Southern Hemisphere – where it is their Winter / stormy season. During May-Sept. any beach that faces in a southerly direction has a high potential for surf. Check the conditions daily and ask lifeguards / locals because the ocean is constantly changing.

Are there any white sandy beaches on Kauai?

There are fifty miles of white sandy beaches on Kauai with trade winds nearly all year. Winds may shift direction at times providing other surf spots with more favorable (off shore) conditions. Kauai, known as “The Garden Isle” has been featured in over 50 Hollywood movie productions. Most notably “South Pacific” and “Jurassic Park”.