Oahu / Flat Island, Hawaii (USA)
Oahu / Flat Island, Hawaii (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Oahu / Flat Island, Hawaii (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Oahu / Flat Island, Hawaii (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Oahu / Flat Island, Hawaii (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Take the H3 highway from the airport and follow signs to Kailua. From Kailua you need to drive down to the beach and turn right towards Lanikai. See the other kiters and launch from the same place.
Nearest Airports
Distance
30km from spot
190km from spot
330km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Take the H3 highway from the airport and follow signs to Kailua. From Kailua you need to drive down to the beach and turn right towards Lanikai. See the other kiters and launch from the same place.
Nearest Airports
Distance
30km from spot
190km from spot
330km from spot
Best Schools in Oahu- Hawaii Islands
Riding Conditions in Oahu / Flat Island, Hawaii (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Air and water temp is warm year round. Some of the locals wear a spring suit sometimes.
There is Trade wind at Oahu / Flat Island, Hawaii (USA).
Trade winds are most common in summer but blow all year long. Best on a trade wind direction in the early morning (7 am) or late afternoon 5-7 pm.
The best moments to come to Oahu / Flat Island, Hawaii (USA) are May, June, July and August .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Air and water temp is warm year round. Some of the locals wear a spring suit sometimes.
There is Trade wind at Oahu / Flat Island, Hawaii (USA).
Trade winds are most common in summer but blow all year long. Best on a trade wind direction in the early morning (7 am) or late afternoon 5-7 pm.
The best moments to come to Oahu / Flat Island, Hawaii (USA) are May, June, July and August .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Oahu / Flat Island, Hawaii (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Launch is easy but down wind by Kaiua Beach Park or launch at Lanikai and do a downwinder. Space is not always enough for a rookie kiter.
Find the smoothest water on the island at Flat island. But don't get too close cause parts of the island are not under water completely.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Oahu / Flat Island, Hawaii (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Launch is easy but down wind by Kaiua Beach Park or launch at Lanikai and do a downwinder. Space is not always enough for a rookie kiter.
Find the smoothest water on the island at Flat island. But don't get too close cause parts of the island are not under water completely.
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Reefs .
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Reefs .
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Oahu- Hawaii Islands
Additional information
We don’t know if a parking is available at Oahu / Flat Island, Hawaii (USA).
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
Don't blow it for every one else. If you are a beginner take a lesson. If you are not sure, take a lesson. Kiteboarders have the last priority on this beach. So give way and stay away from everyone. Variety of other sports are available year round near flat island: surfing, kayaking and snorkeling are great when the wind dies.
Webcams around Oahu / Flat Island, Hawaii (USA)
Webcams around Oahu / Flat Island, Hawaii (USA)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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More about Kitesurfing in Oahu- Hawaii Islands
More about Oahu- Hawaii Islands
Wind stats in Oahu- Hawaii Islands...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 29 |
| Feb | 34 |
| Mar | 40 |
| Apr | 50 |
| May | 45 |
| Jun | 62 |
| Jul | 60 |
| Aug | 60 |
| Sep | 48 |
| Oct | 41 |
| Nov | 41 |
| Dec | 36 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 1 kitesurf school and 14 kitesurf spots in Oahu- Hawaii Islands.
Best months: July August
Best months: July August
Accomodation around the spot
Oahu / Flat Island, Hawaii (USA)
