Ratings Surveys
Banzai Pipeline Surfing Rating:
Peak Season: Dec – Jan World Ranking: # 11
Surfing Experience:
Sunset Beach Rating
Beach Experience:
Beach Vitals:
Type: Ocean, Sandy
Beach Hours: Open 24/7
Location: Island Paradise
Access: Open to the Public
Walking Distance: 5 min walk
Dress Code: No Nudity
Security: Yes
Lifeguards: Yes
Size of Beach Activity Area:
Length – 1 Mile, Width – 200 Yards
Peak Season: Summer Months
Best Day: Sunday
Amenities/Facilities:
Beach Showers: Yes
Facilities: Beach Restrooms
Umbrella Stands: Yes
Loungers: Yes
Towel Service: No
Parking: In Designated Areas Only
What’s Nearby: Food, Gas, Shaved Ice, Bars, Bike Rentals, Board Rentals, Retail Shops
Special Events: Yes
Cleanliness of Facilities: Excellent
Sand & Beach:
Sand Quality: Good
Type of Sand: Coral
Color of Sand: Honey Cream
Sand Cleanliness: Excellent
Sand Temperature: Warm/Ideal
Cleanliness of Beach: Excellent
Water:
Water Temperature: 70 Degrees
Water Quality: Very Good 80/100
Ocean Bottom: Sandy 94/100
Water Clarity: Very Clear 84/100
Water Color: Turquoise Blue
Weather & Climate:
Temperature: 80 degrees
Hurricanes: No
Best Time to Go: Morning, Early Afternoon, Sunset
Number of Sunny Months: 12
Number of Sunny Days: 342
Number of Cold Months: 2
Sun & Tanning Quality: Excellent
Environment & Scenery:
Scenery & Environment: Low Island Vegetation, Palm Trees, Limited, Business Strand
Views: Excellent
Sunset: Excellent
Cleanliness: Very Good
Buildings & Structures: Yes
Crowd & Scene:
Ideal for: Romantic Couples, Singles, Families, Active Individuals, Surfers,
Beach Crowd Quality: Very Good
Sunbathers Quality: Excellent
Popularity: Extremely Popular
Activities:
Ideal For: Surfing, Sunbathers, Swimming,
Surfing Lessons: Yes
Water Activities: Surfing, Wind Surfing, Swimming, Snorkeling
Beach Activities: Sunbathing, Frisbee, Paddle Ball Games, Dog Walking, Romantic Walks, Jogging
Best Of:
Best Beach for: Swimming, Sunbathing, Surfing, People Watch, Sunsets, Long Walk
Activities: Worldwide Rank – 56
Romantic Beach: Worldwide Rank – 70
Sexiest Beach: Worldwide Rank – 45
Most Beautiful Beach: Worldwide Rank – 84
Sun & Tanning Quality: Worldwide Rank – 70
Sunset: World Ranking 13
Policies & Restrictions:
Restrictions: No Fires, No Bottles,
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Nude Bathing: No
Camping & Barbecues: No
Overnight Stays: No
Smoking: No
Alcohol: Yes
Water Hazards & Safety
Shark Attacks: 2 – 3 per Year
Shark Seasons: Dusk/Winter Months
Shark Types: White Tipped Reef Shark, Scalloped Hammerhead, Tiger Shark, Gray Reef Shark, Black Tip Sharks
Jellyfish Seasons: 9-12 days after a full moon
Jellyfish Types: Box Jellyfish,
Portuguese Man-of-War
Riptides: Medium/Strong
Coral Bottom: Some/Sharp
Rocky Bottom: No
Coral Reefs: Yes/Sharp
Dangerous Shorebreak: No
First Aid Emergency: Yes
Lifeguards: Yes
King Kamehameha Club Rating
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