Surf’s Up! The waves called us down to the coast to film for you so you can see the blue water, the high surf and get some tips! We hope this helps our viewers on the mainland who may be buried in snow. Come join us check out the high surf, sunny skies, and powerful ocean energy on the Big Island 🌊☀️
In this episode of 365Hawaiʻi, we take you along the Kona coast during a major winter surf event. We visit:
📍Kahalu’u Beach park – where waves pushed rocks and sand into the parking lot
📍 Magic Sands Beach (Laʻaloa Bay) – where winter surf has pulled most of the sand offshore
📍 Downtown oceanfront Kona – where traffic stops so everyone can watch the waves
We talk about:
✔️ How winter surf reshapes Kona beaches
✔️ Why January & February aren’t always “white sand beach” days
✔️ Ocean safety during high surf warnings
✔️ How full moon tides make waves even stronger
✔️ Watching surfers, bodyboarders, and the raw power of the Pacific
✔️ What visitors should check before planning beach days
✔️ A quick update on vog (volcanic haze) and air quality
Winter in Hawaiʻi isn’t snow — it’s massive waves, dramatic coastlines, ocean spray in the air, and nature reminding us who’s in charge.
If you’re planning a vacation to the Big Island, thinking about moving to Kona, or just wishing you were somewhere warmer… this one’s for you.
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Chapters
0:00 Kahaluu Beach Park
2:53 Magic Sands Beach (Laaloa Beach Park)
7:08 Kailua Kona Downtown.