Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Summer is the best time for surf in Lahaina.
For beginning surfers and longboard riders, the mile-long stretch of coastline between
Puamana Beach Park
and
Launiupoko Beach Park
has numerous breaks with mellow
waves for beginners. In between the two parks are peaks which are known as
Guardrails,
Woody's,
and
Corner Pockets.
While the beach parks and Guardrails have parking on
the ocean side of the road, parking for Woody's is in a dirt lot on the inland side of the
highway. There can be small waves here most times of the year, although summer sees the
most consistent surf. If you're a slightly more advanced surfer, park in the lot for Puamana
Beach Park and walk the length of shoreline all the way to the right along the Puamana
condominium complex. At the far northern end of the beach is another break known as
Beaches
that offers a fun right point welcoming to visiting surfers.
Or, if you're an experienced surfer who prefers to ride a shortboard, the wave at
Olowalu
offers two A-frame peaks that are popular with locals and can get crowded. In
