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shore dive because the manta ray area is about a 25-minute surface swim from shore and it
takes trained dive instructors to determine if the water clarity is good enough for diving. If
manta rays have been on your bucket list, inquire with a dive shop about an Ukumehame
charter.
Ka'anapali
Shoreline Snuba
(808/281-3483,
www.shorelinesnuba.com
) has six shore-based locations
at different resorts. Guided snuba dives are $95 (which is about $20-25 more expensive
than on a snorkeling charter), although the experience of breathing underwater for the first
time will stick with you for a lifetime.
Surfing is more than a hobby in West Maui—it's a way of life. In Lahaina, legions of long-
boarders begin each morning by watching the sunrise from the water and flotillas of surf
schools operate throughout the day. Up north, Honolua is the proving ground of the is-
land's burgeoning surfers, and whenever “The Bay” starts breaking, a palpable buzz goes
out through the community. Granted, not all breaks are suitable for beginners. Out of re-
spect for island surfers, only a handful of breaks are included in this guide. Practice com-
mon etiquette, and enjoy the serenity that comes with surfing one of the most beautiful
spots in the world.
Winter is the best time for surfing “up north,” and as a general rule the waves get larger the
farther north that you head. With the exception of S-Turns, however, most of the breaks
on the Upper West Side are for experienced surfers. Beginners will have better luck at the
breaks south of Lahaina.
Surf Spots
Beginning in Honokowai,
Rainbows
is a fickle break that is best for intermediate surfers.
The wave is in front of the Ka'anapali Beach Club. Parking can be found by taking the first
left on Lower Honoapi'ilani Road across from the Times Supermarket. There can often be
