About This Spot
Oahu / Kailua Bay, Hawaii (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Hawaii (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE winds, peaking from April to September, Oahu / Kailua Bay, Hawaii (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Kailua is a bay with sideonshore wind coming from the right which is great because if something goes wrong, you always drift into shore. As does your gear. Wind is usually light but constant 10-16mph. Average kiting days/week in summer: 3-5, winter: who knows. When Kailua gets good wind, it's an awesome location. Unfortunately that happens maybe a total of 2 months/year. Ideal wind direction is NE, which is the most common direction. Fall/winter/spring is a crap shoot. Most of the wind originates from passing storms, so when there is wind it is usually stronger 12-25mph, but we can go months without wind.
When to Go
Very warm air and water. Most people wear a lycra and/or pants for sun protection and also to protect from jellyfish.
What to Expect
Water is warm and choppy. Except for reef areas, Kailua is fairly deep. Small rolling swells/breaks can be found at Jump City. Occasionally in the winter there are waves (over very shallow reef) that can get up to double/triple-overhead.
Wind & Conditions
NE
Best wind direction
Kailua is a bay with sideonshore wind coming from the right which is great because if something goes wrong, you always drift into shore. As does your gear. Wind is usually light but constant 10-16mph. Average kiting days/week in summer: 3-5, winter: who knows. When Kailua gets good wind, it's an awesome location. Unfortunately that happens maybe a total of 2 months/year. Ideal wind direction is NE, which is the most common direction. Fall/winter/spring is a crap shoot. Most of the wind originates from passing storms, so when there is wind it is usually stronger 12-25mph, but we can go months without wind.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Water is warm and choppy. Except for reef areas, Kailua is fairly deep. Small rolling swells/breaks can be found at Jump City. Occasionally in the winter there are waves (over very shallow reef) that can get up to double/triple-overhead.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
On Oahu just get to Kailua, southeast of the island. The shore line of Kailua is the Kailua Bay. Get to the east end of the bay, left of the beach park.
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