Banyans
Banyans is the Big Island's best wave—an A-frame reef break that catches both W/NW swells in winter and S swells in summer, making it one of Hawaii's most versatile spots. Long, glassy rights in Kona conditions are the specialty. Shane Dorian's home break.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 300°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (80°)
- Offshore range
- 30° - 130°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
3m+
Board
Shortboard
Consistency
5/10
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
5/10
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: Beach access along Ali'i Drive.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: May-Sep
Year-round. S swells in summer, NW in winter. Shane Dorian's home break.
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