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awpsome
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I live on Oahu but just went to Maui this past week. Its definitely a relax place to go. have you guys been there before?
i dont know much about the local grounds and beach spots but we did definitely go up to haleakala if you guys like to see some crazy amounts of stars and shooting stars.
its takes almost a full day to go up and spend time up there so depending on how you want to divide up your days..
Enjoy your stay
i dont know much about the local grounds and beach spots but we did definitely go up to haleakala if you guys like to see some crazy amounts of stars and shooting stars.
its takes almost a full day to go up and spend time up there so depending on how you want to divide up your days..
Enjoy your stay
Hepar
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I live on Oahu but just went to Maui this past week. Its definitely a relax place to go. have you guys been there before?
i dont know much about the local grounds and beach spots but we did definitely go up to haleakala if you guys like to see some crazy amounts of stars and shooting stars.
its takes almost a full day to go up and spend time up there so depending on how you want to divide up your days..
Enjoy your stay
I went to Maui once, but it was a LONG time ago. Thanks for the tips.
My son lives in Maui so I go every years for a visit. What town are you staying in? I'll recommend Hookipa as the most consistent surf spot followed by Olowalu & Honolua Bay.
I also recommend Haleakala for the views, etc. and most people like the drive to Hana. Don't go there and back, drive the complete road around the end of the island instead. Lots of nice stuff along the road. 'Iao Valley is pretty cool and historic and the Nakalele Blowhole rocks at high tide.
How long will you be there? Time flies in paradise!
Here's a bunch of pics from some of my visits: http://www.livingintheslowlane.com/Maui, Hawaii/
I also recommend Haleakala for the views, etc. and most people like the drive to Hana. Don't go there and back, drive the complete road around the end of the island instead. Lots of nice stuff along the road. 'Iao Valley is pretty cool and historic and the Nakalele Blowhole rocks at high tide.
How long will you be there? Time flies in paradise!
Here's a bunch of pics from some of my visits: http://www.livingintheslowlane.com/Maui, Hawaii/
Hepar
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I leave on the 5th.
Thanks for the tips! How are the crowds at those breaks?
Crowds are minimal, more spectators on the high ground than anything. I doubt I've ever seen more than 20 -30 surfers in the water at Hookipa at the same time. Board rentals are every where. Maui surf isn't the greatest but has its moments, keep your ears open regarding Jaws, if you're very lucky you'll see some great surf!
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just came back from our 6th trip out there. there is a reason we keep going back. the state of Hawaii is absolutely beautiful. I do not surf, so no help there (my swimming skills are non-existent), but there are surfers all over the place of every skill level. I envy those who live in that state. everyone is so calm and relaxing and the residents are extremely nice. (the only a-holes you will run into are most likely to be tourists---don't be one of those, you are on vacation!) can't say enough about it and hope to move there after retirement. have fun, and take extra memory cards for you camera, you will take hundreds, if not thousands, of pics
Hepar
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I don't think it will be possible for me to be an ahole in 80 degree weather.
Funny thing is, I have a full pro-camera setup and I'll probably just take my p&s.
Born and raised Maui girl here. I grew up about a mile up the road from Jaws. Winter is definately a north shore break -- intermediate to expert, depending upon the break. Ho'okipa comes to mind, of course, but it's a long paddle (200 yards?) to the break unless you want to surf the reform on the reef. Plus, it can get crowded because we share the bay with windsurfers.
Paia Bay about a mile west is surfable, but it's more of a shore break. The west side of the island will likely be pretty flat (summer it's great), but there's a chance. Thousand Peaks (my "home break"), Oluwalu, and Puamana south of Lahaina are great longboarding spots -- several miles of breaks there. So is Lahaina Harbor. Honolua up north of Kaanapali is another great spot which goes off during the winter, but that can get crowded, too.
On the south side, Makena is a mile long white sand beach that is great for body surfing, boogie boarding, and sand boarding. Charlie Young's beach right in the middle of Kihei is another spot for decent longboarding.
Enjoy your trip! Stop in at Charley's in Paia for some grub (shameless plug for my bud)!
Paia Bay about a mile west is surfable, but it's more of a shore break. The west side of the island will likely be pretty flat (summer it's great), but there's a chance. Thousand Peaks (my "home break"), Oluwalu, and Puamana south of Lahaina are great longboarding spots -- several miles of breaks there. So is Lahaina Harbor. Honolua up north of Kaanapali is another great spot which goes off during the winter, but that can get crowded, too.
On the south side, Makena is a mile long white sand beach that is great for body surfing, boogie boarding, and sand boarding. Charlie Young's beach right in the middle of Kihei is another spot for decent longboarding.
Enjoy your trip! Stop in at Charley's in Paia for some grub (shameless plug for my bud)!
Hepar
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Thanks! Exactly the kind of info I was looking for. You ever ride around here?
808Runna
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I just moved from Maui!
Definitely drive the Road to Hana...epic views and natural good vibes. Haleakala is great also, dress warm for the summit.
Depending on where you stay and given the time of year you can have flat conditions or knee to waist and variable wind, but decent size on the breaks in the upper west.
Ask for these by name and people can direct ya there:
North Shore Waiehu-churches, sandpiles, golfies
Paia-paia bay, *hookipa (lanes, middles, pavilions)
South Shore Kihei-Prob wont be much heighth here, Cove Park
West Side after the tunnel Thousand Peaks, Olowalu
Launiupoko Park, then Guard Rails 100 yds up
Shark Pit
Lahaina Breakwall (left of harbor)
Upper West Napili -S-Turns, Rainbows, *Little Makaha "Little Maks"
*Flemings
*Honolua Bay
*Most likely to have surf when you're there
Definitely drive the Road to Hana...epic views and natural good vibes. Haleakala is great also, dress warm for the summit.
Depending on where you stay and given the time of year you can have flat conditions or knee to waist and variable wind, but decent size on the breaks in the upper west.
Ask for these by name and people can direct ya there:
North Shore Waiehu-churches, sandpiles, golfies
Paia-paia bay, *hookipa (lanes, middles, pavilions)
South Shore Kihei-Prob wont be much heighth here, Cove Park
West Side after the tunnel Thousand Peaks, Olowalu
Launiupoko Park, then Guard Rails 100 yds up
Shark Pit
Lahaina Breakwall (left of harbor)
Upper West Napili -S-Turns, Rainbows, *Little Makaha "Little Maks"
*Flemings
*Honolua Bay
*Most likely to have surf when you're there
Now that's good info from 808Runna & uwgrad97!
But I have to question anyone that would leave Maui! My wife and I are trying to find a place to buy there that we can afford. I love Colorado but Maui for the winter is so much nicer!
Charley's doesn't need a plug, we always stop in when passing through Paia.
Hepar
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Lol. You went the same route as Gerry Lopez! With the suit tech these days, a good 5mm suit will work all winter.
Thanks a ton! I'm getting more excited about the prospect of getting in the water! I'll be staying in Kihei. Best spots close to there?
OK, that's two plugs. Definitely going there.
My first board was one of Gerry's -- a 6'2" squared tail with camo graphics. Haha!
Ho'okipa/Paia Bay will likely be your best bet for surf in that size on a smaller day. Honolua will also get like that as will the breaks in Paukukalo/Waiehu (although I've never surfed there). The other places won't likely get breaks like that this time of year.
Another spot to try is Hamoa Beach out in Hana.
Don't know much about renting boards, but in case you're looking around, I know Hawaiian Island Surf and Sport by the airport rents stuff.
Ho'okipa/Paia Bay will likely be your best bet for surf in that size on a smaller day. Honolua will also get like that as will the breaks in Paukukalo/Waiehu (although I've never surfed there). The other places won't likely get breaks like that this time of year.
Another spot to try is Hamoa Beach out in Hana.
Don't know much about renting boards, but in case you're looking around, I know Hawaiian Island Surf and Sport by the airport rents stuff.
Hepar
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Do you still have it?
I think I'm gonna check out Paia Bay. Suggestions on good tide times to go there?
kmiller8821
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I'm very envious of your trip Hepar! I haven't been to Maui since i was married in 02/02/02 (since divorced, but such is life). We were staying in kapalua and had a great time on the road to hana. That drive takes forever with all the one lane bridges and such, but the black sand beaches and the amazing views from the top make it well worth it. I'm hoping to get back out there next year, I can still remember the Old Lahana Luau and Whalers village. I love the island, next time I go, I'm hoping to see more than just Maui. Have a great time!
