One of the
great things about living in a small beach community
like Kailua is the
long stretch of beach and wide range of ocean activities.
Beautiful calm clear blue waters make it perfect for diving, snorkeling and kayaking. The prevailing tradewinds provide just enough
wave action for bodysurfing, bodyboarding, stand-up paddleboarding, and
traditional surfing.
Kailua has some of the most experienced water sports businesses and tour groups in the state. Check out the below section for some of our featured water sport members.
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Kailua is known to the world as the early windsurfing capital - this is where windsurfing was developed. Steady trade winds, turquoise water and a gentle beach make for a windsurfing paradise in Hawaii. Windsurfers in Kailua Bay get the best of both worlds, with waves on the outer reef and cleaner slalom conditions inside. Spots such as 'Castles', 'Zombies', 'Flat Island' and 'Jump City' can be reached for those who want to try their hand at wave sailing and jumping. Kailua Beach Park offers three miles of sandy beach and a mild shore-break, making Kailua the friendliest place to windsurf in Hawaii. Kailua being the best place for beginners in Hawaii.
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Kailua is a
must visit kiteboarding destination, with the best all around
conditions of any where in Hawaii. Kite surfers from
around the world come here for holiday to kite side by side with Oahu
locals. The standard Kailua kite is a 12m, though anything from a 7-17m
may be used. The main launch site for kitesurfing on Oahu is one block
from Kailua Sailboards and Kayak's shop. Kailua has been known as one
of the best spots for kiting in the world due to the combination of
sandy beach, warm water and extreme beauty. Trade winds blow year round
and can range from 12-25 knots, averaging around 16 in the Summer. The
wind blows from the ENE, which makes for an ideal side-on-shore
direction. Kite surfers launch from Kailua Beach Park, where there is
grass for staging your kite and a sandy beach for the launch. Kailua
Beach has a mild to moderate shore break that generally does not effect
kiters but grows larger down wind on the beach where the wind also
becomes more onshore. The inside section of the bay is relatively calm,
with out breaking waves. Rolling swells and waves break on the outer
reefs and offer great jumping and wave riding for more experienced
riders.
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Photos courtesy of Twogood Kayak
Of all
the good reasons to visit Kailua, our beaches, protected waters, and
scenic offshore Island bird sanctuaries are three of the best, and the
best way to take advantage of them is to go kayaking in this aquiline
water wonderland!
You can either rent kayaks or go on a Guided
Kayak Tour. One and Two-Person Kayaks that are designed to be stable
and easy to use, even for first timers, are available from two
companies in Kailua, Twogood Kayaks Hawaii, Inc. and Kailua Sail Boards.
When you paddle to the scenic offshore Islands
in Kailua Bay, you’ll enjoy exploring exotic coral formations inhabited
by many varieties tropical fish and miles of perfect white sand beaches
Kailua is famous for.
Once on the islands, you can explore the
bird sanctuaries, tide pools, and beaches that visitors seldom see!
So, if you want to experience a part of Hawaii that will give you
wonderful memories and stories to share for a lifetime, try kayaking in
Kailua Bay.
Stand-up Paddle, AKA SUP
When
you visit Kailua, if you’re looking for a great way to enjoy our warm
clear waters and perfect white sand beaches, Stand-up Paddle
boarding might be for you!! Otherwise known as SUP, Stand-up
Paddle Boarding has really caught fire as a sport that 
anyone can enjoy
and the perspective you have while standing up and paddling on these
boards is truly unique and enjoyable. If you’d like to give this sport
a try while you’re in town, you’ll find SUP rentals and lessons at
Twogood Kayaks Hawaii, Inc. and Kailua Sailboards and Kayaks, Inc.
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A popular
spot for surfing on Kailua Beach is at Kalama Beach
Park. Located about
halfway down the length of the bay, it has several sand-bottomed peaks great
for novice surfers, bodyboarding and bodysurfing. Beginners will
love the easy paddle out, sandy bottom, waves that rarely get bigger than shoulder-high.
Some
things to consider, always check the shoreline for
portugese man-o-war, if these bluish floating jellyfish accumulate along the
shore their stings will ruin your afternoon, also the parking lot closes
shortly after sunset, and yo
ur car will be stuck inside so plan on going
mid-afternoon.
On the
rare occasions when a big north swell coincides with Kona winds, other surf
spots in Kailua Bay come to life. 150
yards off Kailua
beach park is "Flat" island where a reef-bottomed left
breaking surf spot is located. This spot is best for longboarding
because of the long easy breaking waves over the shallow reef. When
conditions are right you will have a great surf session without having to drive
to town or the north shore. The paddle-out distance is worth the
rewards of catching long rides. Watch out for local canoe clubs
practicing canoe surfing!
On the
north end of Kailua
Bay where the Kawainui
marsh drainage canal meets the ocean is a surf spot called Castles. This portion of the beach is
probably more well-known for President Obama' vacation home, but surfing has
been happening here for decades. This is another great spot for
beginning surfers with reef, rock and sand bottom.
The waves break softly and are best for longboarding.
Diving/Snorkeling
Photo courtesy of Aarons Dive Shop
With one of the most
beautiful beaches in the US, and islands right off our shore line, Kailua
residents and visitors alike gravitate towards the water and water based
activities. Snorkeling and SCUBA diving are a fantastic way to discover the
wonders of our underwater world, from green turtles and monk seals, to lava
formations and incredible shipwrecks. More than 20% of Hawaii’s underwater
denizens are only found in Hawaii. Grab your mask, snorkel and fins and snorkel
towards Flat Island or right off Lanikai beach. If you are feeling a bit more
adventurous, drop into one of the local dive shops and join them for the daily
SCUBA tours, swimming with the dolphins, or whale watching.Water Sport Business Members:
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