Visitors to Kauai are familiar with its vibrant gardens, remote cliff\u00a0views, seemingly endless trails and varied beaches. However, the\u00a0incredible surfing opportunities are sometimes a refreshing surprise\u00a0for those seeking water sports with adventure. For avid, return\u00a0visitors and local surfers, Kauai\u2019s surf spots are as epic as\u00a0the scene in South Pacific filmed on Kauai.<\/p>\n

Tradewinds, the Nawiliwili Harbor and Hanalei Bay create the\u00a0landscape for the surfer\u2019s inspiring and scenic backdrop. Daring\u00a0surfers, daunting waves and often a captive audience makes for quite\u00a0an afternoon show at Kauai\u2019s surf spots so spectators should\u00a0pack a picnic. Reef, rock, sand and urchins heighten the drama. The\u00a0range of surf spots include gentler spots for newer surfers (with\u00a0plenty of surfing schools) and challenging sites as exhilarating as\u00a0those on Oahu\u2019s North Shore.<\/p>\n

Hanalei Bay
\n<\/strong>Surfing at Hanalei Pier is the place to watch experienced surfers,\u00a0many local, take charge of gigantic waves. Newer surfers should stick\u00a0close to the pier and will find it a thrilling experience with scenery\u00a0all around. Wintertime is ideal, longboards and shortboards are\u00a0effective and Hanalei Bay\u2019s right hand waves are features that\u00a0attract a visiting crowd to check out the local surf scene. The\u00a0northwest and west directions are best for swells and the best wind\u00a0direction is from the east.<\/p>\n

Hale Maluhia<\/a> on Kauai\u2019s North Shore is a Hanalei retreat of many\u00a0kinds\u2014private oasis with a park and garden feel, all yours in\u00a0this vacation rental that sleeps four and provides plenty of indoor\u00a0and outdoor space for all. The home is a respite after a big day of\u00a0surfing. Cocktails on the semi-enclosed lanai or a nightcap under the\u00a0stars are well deserved and it should be a ritual to celebrate the\u00a0day\u2019s surfing and rest for the next day\u2019s adventures.<\/p>\n

Hale Ola Main House<\/a> is a home with a plantation feel, with a dreamy\u00a0movie feel. The spacious lawn, beach house casual atmosphere and\u00a0wraparound porch are perfect for a small family and truly romantic for\u00a0a couple seeking adventure and romance. Guests take advantage of\u00a0Kauai\u2019s North Shore surfing opportunities, including nearby\u00a0Hanalei Bay. Watch soft (and short) rains from the porch and enjoy\u00a0roaming about in this two-story vacation rental.<\/p>\n

Prince Kuhio\u2019s (PK\u2019s)<\/strong>
\nKauai\u2019s South Shore is home to multiple surfing sites, ranging\u00a0from novice to experienced for skill level. Swell directions include\u00a0the south, southwest and southeast. Rising and falling tides plus a\u00a0rocky reef make it an adventure. Summer is the best time to surf\u00a0PK\u2019s, a departure from the traditional winter surfing season.\u00a0North winds enhance your surfing and the best rule is to follow is to\u00a0show courtesy to local surfers.<\/p>\n

Menehune Hale<\/a> is a grand home with enviable amenities. Mountain and\u00a0ocean views, spacious living areas, and incredible outdoor dining\u00a0spaces are features that make this home a popular choice for guests\u00a0who like an active vacation with a place to escape. The vacation\u00a0rental is on Kauai\u2019s North Shore in Anini so visitors to the\u00a0area take advantage of a fulfilling and busy day surfing the North\u00a0Shore or heading to the South Shore\u2019s multiple surf spots,\u00a0which include Salt Pond, Prince Kuhio\u2019s (PK\u2019s), Acid\u00a0Drop, Lemon Drops and Kekuiula Harbour.<\/p>\n

The Tides Kauai\u2019s South Shore<\/a> is a private home in Poipu. The\u00a0ocean views from every room are only one reason guests are enthralled\u00a0during their stay. A group of friends who love to surf will find the\u00a0home spacious enough to have their own personal living space but also\u00a0have a good time exploring the surf spots, including PK\u2019s.\u00a0Start the day with a hearty breakfast on the sunny deck area\u00a0overlooking the waves you\u2019ll soon surf. Poipu is a great town\u00a0with all the eateries and shops for sports gear, plus plenty of\u00a0conveniences.<\/p>\n

Acid Drop<\/strong>
\nYou\u2019ve got to get an adrenalin rush just hearing the name, Acid\u00a0Drop. Kauai\u2019s South Shore delivers adventure in the waves here.\u00a0Sharp rips, urchins, rocks, and even sharks on occasion place this\u00a0surf site on the explorer\u2019s list. Surfing here offers hollow\u00a0waves for experienced surfers and they can rise to eight feet. Aim for\u00a0mid tide, catch a fast left or right, with winds from the north, east\u00a0or northeast. It\u2019s a long paddle out and a shortboard is best.\u00a0Watch the many experienced local surfers here, a day\u2019s worth of\u00a0entertainment.<\/p>\n

Alohilani<\/a> offers luxury amenities in a sunny atmosphere to match the\u00a0sunny town of Poipu. A good group of 10 can enjoy nearby Shipwreck and\u00a0Brennecke\u2019s Beaches, spacious rooms, bay windows with great\u00a0views from the kitchen and bedroom and a gourmet kitchen at home built\u00a0in recent years. A variety of guests will find this home\u2019s\u00a0location ideal, whether family or a group of buddies. Gentle breezes\u00a0welcome you here and gigantic waves will at Acid Drop and other South\u00a0Shore surf spots.<\/p>\n

Kai Lani<\/a> is a vacation rental home that offers a variety of amenities\u00a0including a pool, hardwood floors and an enclosed porch with great\u00a0views during meals. Relax in the hammock after a day of surfing at\u00a0Acid Drop, PK\u2019s or an excursion to Hanalei Bay or watch the\u00a0turtles resting on the beach. Surfers will find this home convenient\u00a0to dining, shopping and several surf sites. If you\u2019re visiting\u00a0as an extended family or group of friends, surfers can while away\u00a0their time while others who enjoy exploring or just relaxing on the\u00a0beach will also find Kai Lani an excellent value for their stay.<\/p>\n

For more places to stay on Kauai, check out our selection of Kauai vacation rentals<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Visitors to Kauai are familiar with its vibrant gardens, remote cliff\u00a0views, seemingly endless trails and varied beaches. However, the\u00a0incredible surfing opportunities are sometimes a refreshing surprise\u00a0for those seeking water sports with adventure. For avid, return\u00a0visitors and local surfers, Kauai\u2019s surf spots are as epic as\u00a0the scene in South Pacific filmed on Kauai. Tradewinds, the Nawiliwili… Continue reading Kauai Vacation Rentals for Surfers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-671","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-kauai-vacation-information","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/671","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=671"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/671\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4223,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/671\/revisions\/4223"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=671"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=671"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=671"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}