Where can I find uncrowded waves in Kailua-Kona?

Less crowded surf spots in Kailua-Kona include Banyans, Pine Trees (Kohanaiki). Early mornings and weekdays offer the best chance for empty lineups and more waves to yourself.

What time of day is least crowded for surfing in Kailua-Kona?

Early morning dawn patrol sessions (before 8 AM) and weekday afternoons are typically the least crowded times to surf in Kailua-Kona. Weekends and holidays see the biggest crowds, especially from 9 AM to 2 PM.

How do I avoid crowds at popular Kailua-Kona surf spots?

To avoid crowds in Kailua-Kona, try surfing during off-peak hours, explore lesser-known breaks, check conditions midweek, and be flexible with your surf schedule. Local knowledge and timing around tide changes can also help you find emptier lineups.

Least crowded surf spots in Kailua-Kona

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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

When Kailua-Kona lineups stack up, knowing a backup changes everything. These 2 breaks range from tucked-away reef passes to underrated sandbars that stay empty even on weekend south pulses.

Top spot recommendations

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

Featured Beaches

2 spots

Banyans

Advanced

Banyans, along Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona, is a fast, hollow reef break named after a large banyan tree that once shaded the shoreline. The wave serves up a long, powerful right and shorter left when northwest or southwest swells wrap around the island, drawing a dedicated crowd of expert surfers. Shallow reefs, sea urchins and a competitive lineup make this spot suitable only for advanced surfers.

Pine Trees (Kohanaiki)

Intermediate

Pine Trees, officially Kohanaiki Beach Park, is a popular surf zone north of Kailua-Kona where a series of peaks break over reef and lava rock. The spot is named after heliotrope and hau trees that resemble pines and offer shade along the shoreline. Multiple peaks provide lefts and rights that work on all tides, making it one of the Big Island's most consistent breaks for surfers of various abilities.

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Featured Beaches(2)

Banyans

Advanced

Pine Trees (Kohanaiki)

Intermediate

What to focus on today

Secondary peaks and tide windows that thin crowds
Parking tricks and walk-in trails most visitors skip
Forecast cues that trigger locals-only surges
Nearby alternates when the primary target turns into a zoo

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 Kailua-Kona rewards this type of session objective.

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