Pine Trees
Pine Trees (Kohanaiki) is the most consistent break on the Kona coast, with multiple peaks that work on a wide range of swell directions. The left is usually better. Shallow reef and strong currents on bigger days keep it honest.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (290°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 320°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ENE (70°)
- Offshore range
- 10° - 100°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
3m+
Board
Shortboard
Consistency
6/10
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
5/10
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: Beach access. Local favorite.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Nov-Mar. Most consistent break on the Kona coast. Left usually better.
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