Hookipa Beach Park, located on Maui’s famous
Hana
Highway, is world-renowned for its windsurfing and other ocean sport
activities. It’s one of the beach beaches in the world for
windsurfing and two world-class competitions take place here each
year.
Visit this beach during the Aloha Classic or Red Bull contests to
catch some of the best surfers in the world. Several other water
sport competitions are held here annually – just check with local
hotels or visitor spots for a list of calendar events.
At this popular cliff-lined beach, surfers come from all corners of
the earth to ride the unique break. The waves can be sizeable and
the currents challenging, so novice surfing is discouraged.
Spectators can watch surfers and windsurfers from an elevated
overlook point.
Hookipa Beach is complemented by the presence of a large coral reef
area that tames incoming waves, so when the surf is not that strong,
swimming and snorkeling are possible. In the winter months, the
waves can reach heights of 15 feet and more.
The beach itself is little more than a strip of white sand behind a
wide, rocky shelf. The nearshore ocean bottom is a mixture of reef
and patches of sand. Because of this, the main water activities are
windsurfing, surfing and fishing.
Hookipa Beach Park in Bullet Points
One of the best beaches in the world for windsurfing
World-class competitions take place here
Swimming and snorkeling conditions are fair due to strong
currents, high surf and rocky ocean bottom
Safety Tip
Whatever beach in Hawaii you visit, please have in mind that the ocean can
be very dangerous. Never turn your back against the waves and watch out for underwater
currents and always check the surf conditions. Pay attention to signs posted on
the beach. If you are not sure about the conditions, ask the lifeguards (if any
on the beach). Please click here to
read more about ocean safety in Hawaii.
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