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
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- Optimal direction
- WNW (290°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 320°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Pine Trees?
Pine Trees handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.
What wind direction is offshore at Pine Trees?
Offshore wind at Pine Trees blows from the ENE (70°). Anything in the 10° to 100° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Pine Trees?
Pine Trees wants WNW swell (200° to 320°) between 0.9m and 2.4m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Pine Trees?
The main season at Pine Trees is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Nov-Mar. Most consistent break on the Kona coast. Left usually better.
How do I get to Pine Trees?
Fly into KOA, then allow about 15 minutes by road. Beach access. Local favorite.
What kind of wave is Pine Trees?
Pine Trees is a reef break, a left-hander over a reef bottom. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Nov-Mar. Most consistent break on the Kona coast. Left usually better.
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