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    Hanalei, Hawaii: 2 Surf Breaks | Reef/point & Point | Quiver
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    Best Surf Beaches in Hanalei

    4.3·7 reviews
    2 beaches

    Featured Beaches

    2 spots

    Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort

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    Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort is a reef/point break in Hanalei, HI. It is suited for intermediate-advanced surfers. Watch out for strong currents, shallow reef on low tide.

    Hanalei Bay (Kauai)

    Advanced

    Hanalei Bay (Kauai) offers scenic North Shore point break rated 7/10. Main break is long right point on eastern side of crescent bay breaking up to 300 yards over lava reef.

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    Featured Beaches(2)

    Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort

    Advanced

    Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort is a reef/point break in Hanalei, HI. It is suited for intermediate-advanced surfers. Watch out for strong currents, shallow reef on low tide.

    Hanalei Bay (Kauai)

    Advanced

    Hanalei Bay (Kauai) offers scenic North Shore point break rated 7/10. Main break is long right point on eastern side of crescent bay breaking up to 300 yards over lava reef.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    About surfing in Hanalei

    Hanalei has 2 surf spots. They break down by skill level: 1 advanced.
    The top-ranked surf spots in Hanalei are: 1. Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort (4.5/5), 2. Hanalei Bay (Kauai) (4.0/5). Rankings are based on community ratings, reviews, and recent surf intel.
    Hanalei's surf spots are generally suited for intermediate to advanced surfers. Beginners should check individual spot reports for days with smaller, mellower conditions.
    Water temperatures in the area range from 73-80°F. In summer, boardshorts or rashguard is typical. In winter, bring spring suit optional. You can go with just trunks year-round.

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