Honls (Kahaluu-Keauhou)

An exposed reef break over a sharp lava/coral reef. Waves can offer hollow/barrel sections and break left and right for the right swell conditions; shallow takeoff means technique and timing matter.

Wave Direction

Both

Optimal Swell

SSE, S, SSW, SW

Swell Height

0.6–1.8 m

Optimal Tide

Mid — Mid tide is commonly cited as best to help avoid the shallow reef.

Shelter

Exposed — Open/exposed coast; the reef is subject to wind and swell.

Wind Effect

NE winds are offshore and help create clean, groomed waves; onshore wind can add chop.

Bigger Swell

Holds size well, gets hollow and fast; take-off becomes much more critical over the shallow reef on bigger swells.

Wave Quality

Excellent — Generally high quality when winds blow offshore from the northeast.

Wave Power

Powerful — Exposed reef break with powerful hollow sections on the right swell/wind combo.

Wave Shape

Hollow — Often hollow with barrel sections/tubes; left-hand sections can be especially shallow.

Peel Speed

Fast — Can be fast when conditions line up well; otherwise may produce quicker, punchy sections.

Ride Length

Short — Typically short (<50 m) on many days; good days can reach roughly 50–150 m.

Typical Ride Length

50–150 m

Ride Length Details

Normal length is roughly 50–150 m on good days; many rides are shorter (<50 m).