Dawn patrol surfing in Kahaluu-Keauhou

Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii

Recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.

First light in Kahaluu-Keauhou means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

Top spot recommendations

Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.

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Featured Beaches(1)

Kahalu'u

Beginner friendly

Kahaluʻu Beach Park south of Kailua-Kona is a small bay protected by a man-made breakwater that creates calm water for snorkeling and swimming. The northern corner of the bay features a gentle reef break that produces soft rollers perfect for beginners learning to surf or SUP. Watch for slippery lava rocks and keep an eye on turtles and other marine life that frequent the bay.

What to focus on today

  • Glassy morning conditions before onshore winds
  • Less crowded lineups at sunrise
  • East-facing beaches for sunrise views
  • Spots with easy parking for early arrivals

Session logging tips

Once you wrap the surf, drop a note in your Quiver journal with tide, board, and crowd observations. Over time you'll see crystal-clear patterns about when Kahaluu-Keauhou rewards this type of session objective.

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