Surf shops in Waimea, Hawaii

Boards, wetsuits, wax and ding repair — with ratings, phone numbers and directions for each.

// Fall conditions · Hawaii

Water: 78–80°F
Surf: Varies by shore
Beginners: Depends on the shore
Best months: May – October on north shores

Seasonal averages for Hawaii — not a live surf report for this beach. Hawaii surf seasons in full

// The Lineup

2 Surf Shops in Waimea

Ranked by rating confidence — review volume counts, not just the score.

Surf Camp Waimea

4.7

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65-1227 Opelo Rd A-1

Apparel · Friendly staff

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Customers highly praise the unique and well-curated selection of merchandise, including swimwear, clothing, jewelry, and books. The staff…

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HIC Hawaiian Island Creations

4.3

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67-1185 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd #107

Good prices · Apparel · Friendly staff

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Customers frequently praise the great and diverse selection of items, including apparel and surf gear. Specific staff members (Payton and Kainalu)…

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Why surfers love Waimea

SurfSpotGuide lists 2 surf shops in Waimea. Waimea is inland on the Big Island, so the surf you reach depends on which shore you drive to. 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.

Planning tips before you visit

Which shore you surf matters. Hawaii Ocean Safety expects extremely high surf at many north- and west-shore beaches in winter (November to April), large swells on south shores in summer (May to October), and rough trade-wind waves on east shores in both seasons. Conditions 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.

Services & gear you'll find here

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.

FAQs about surf shops in Waimea

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.

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