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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Acid Drop
USA, Hawaii, Kauai
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Going into Poipu, turn right on Lawai Beach Road. At Prince Kuhio Beach it is on your far right. DistanceTake a car WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeReef-coral
DirectionRight and left
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouthWest, South, SouthEast
Good wind directionNorth, East, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide positionMid tide
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
- Urchins
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
- Sharks
Additional Information
Good luck, as you will need it with increased size.
Atmosphere
Acid drop is the type of wave you wish for, but when you get there you wish for something a bit less acid-like.
General
The classic hawaiian wave, beautiful to look at, beautiful to ride.
Author: Stanley Contributors (1)
Comments
By Kawika_916@yahoo.com , 24-11-2005
Going 2 Kauai In December - I am going to Kauai in December and am looking for some good spots to boogie board. I've been boogie boarding for about 5 years though not consistant. I am an intermediate rider and am looking forward to riding some good waves. Thanks, Kawika
By T , 23-11-2005
AD - I surfed here about 10 years ago now.. I remember it to be very fun, hollow, strong. Overhead+, only downer was the drop was a little sketchy, surely if you pearl on takeoff you better have some solarez for your board and maybe some for your ass. :)
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By Anonymous , 18-09-2006
- I heard a story about a pro surfer back in the 60 who would to drop acid and go big in Kauai I wonder if that where the name for these spot came from. Although I surfed here and it’s a gnarly wave to drop in to so who knows.