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2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St Unit 151
Lessons · Rentals · Friendly staff
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Customers overwhelmingly praise the instructors (Chris, Jimmy, Travis, Doug, Kamu, Austin, Kele, Adam, Logan, Kai) for being fantastic…
2080 Hoone Rd
Rentals · Good prices · Friendly staff
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Customers overwhelmingly praise the staff for being incredibly friendly, helpful, welcoming, and providing excellent customer service. Specific…
SurfSpotGuide lists 2 surf shops in Poipu. Poipu is on Kauai's south shore. Shop staff can tell you what the ocean is doing today, but a rental board isn't a lesson: if you're new to surfing, book a school rather than paddling out alone.
Summer is not the easy season here. Hawaii Ocean Safety says large swells can arrive frequently on south shores in summer (May to October), while winter is typically flat to small on this side. Conditions still change day to day. Check the National Weather Service Honolulu surf forecast (weather.gov/hfo), and ask the lifeguard on duty or your school before going in.
What each shop rents or sells varies, so check the listings above or call ahead. If you're renting, ask the shop where it's safe to surf that day for your ability, and what's on the bottom there.
Summer is not the easy season here. Hawaii Ocean Safety says large swells can arrive frequently on south shores in summer (May to October), while winter is typically flat to small on this side. Conditions still change day to day.
It's safer not to. Hawaii Ocean Safety advises swimming near a lifeguard, checking with them about conditions before going in, and watching for sharp rocks and coral on the ocean floor. If you're new, take a lesson: the instructor picks a spot that suits the day and your ability.
The National Weather Service Honolulu office (weather.gov/hfo) publishes the surf forecast and high-surf warnings for every island, and Hawaii Ocean Safety keeps the official list of lifeguarded beaches. For the beach in front of you, ask the lifeguard on duty.
