USA
Kanaha Beach
20kts
NE · Wind season
One of the spots where modern kiteboarding took shape. Steady NE trade winds cross the beach side-shore, flat water sits close to the sand, and a wave break lies further out for riders ready to leave it. Maui's trade season runs reliably through summer, the local scene is strong, and launch etiquette here is taken seriously.
intermediate
- 20kts
- Average wind
- NE
- Primary direction
Location
- Nearest town
- Kahului
- Coordinates
- 20.8956, -156.4317
Best months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
What to pack
Kite sizes
- 11–14 mtypical sessions, 14–22 kn
- 8–10 mstrong days, 20–28 kn
Boards
- Twintip — universal, bring one
What to wear (by climate)
- In the water
- Boardshorts or bikini with a rashguard or sun shirt.
- On land
- Light cotton; pack a rain jacket if the season overlaps rains.
Derived from the spot's latitude (tropical zone) and current season.
Right of way & manners
- 1Rider entering the water has right of way over riders coming in.
- 2Upwind rider gives way — keep your kite high when passing downwind riders low.
- 3Starboard tack (right hand forward) has priority when crossing.
- 4Overtaking rider keeps clear of the slower rider's line.
- 5Wave riding: the rider on the wave owns it — don't drop in.
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