Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
None of the campgrounds listed are near sources of food or drink. If you forget a piece
of camping equipment, Molokaʻi Fish & Dive (
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)
has supplies.
MOLOKAʻI SURF BEACHES & BREAKS
What Molokaʻi - one of the most breathtaking islands in Hawaii, if not the entire Pa-
cific - possesses in beauty, it lacks in waves. Unfortunately, due to shadowing from
the other islands, there just isn't much in the way of consistent surf. Yet when the
surf's up, keep in mind that the Friendly Isle encompasses the ideals of 'old Hawaii'
in which family remains the priority, so remember to smile a lot and let the locals
have the set waves.
On the western end of Molokaʻi, winter swells bring surf anywhere between 2ft
one such exposed area. It comprises several fun peaks and is the starting point for
the annual 32-mile Molokaʻi-to-Oʻahu outrigger and paddleboard races.
West End are reliable spots. Leave Kawakiu Beach's (
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)
winter waves to
the experts.
(
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) charge from $25 to $40 per day for surfboard rentals.
Activities
Molokaʻi has wild ocean waters, rough trails, remote rainforests and the most dramatic
oceanside cliffs in Hawaii. It's a perfect destination for adventure - just don't expect to
be spoon-fed.
If you're considering action at sea, note that conditions are seasonal. During the sum-
mer you'll find waters are calm on the north and west shores, and made rough by the per-
sistent trade winds on the south shore outside of the Palaʻau barrier reef. Plan on getting
out early, before the winds pick up. Winter storms make waters rough all around the is-
land (outside of the reef, which runs the length of the south side of the island) but, even
so, the calm days between winter storms can be the best times to get out on the water.
Molokaʻi has plenty of wind - advanced windsurfers can harness it in the Pailolo and
Kaʻiwi Channels; however, you'll need your own gear.
ACTIVITY
BEST PLACES
