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Continent:	North America
Country:	Hawaii (USA)
Next Big City (Airport):	Kailua, Honolulu
Next Town:	Waimanalo
Latitude:	21.3999
Longitude:	-157.7205
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Type:	- Island	Rider Ability: - Intermediate - Expert

Good for:	- Kitesurfing - Windsurfing - Surfing	Features: - Shop - Shower - Toilet - Food

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Near Beaches
Oahu / Kailua Bay (0.88 km) Best Direction: NE Type: Chop Small Wave (< 1m) Medium Wave (1-3m) Oahu / Waikiki (18.13 km) Best Direction: S SSW SW Type: Shallow Flat Medium Wave (1-3m)

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Water

Type:	- Shallow - Flat - Chop	Hazards: - Reefs

Quality:	- Crystal Clear	Best Tide: - High Tide

Find the smoothest water on the island at Flat island. But don't get too close cause parts of the island are not under water completely.

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Beach

Type:	No Information	Size: - Small

Hazards:	No Information	Beach crowds: No Information

Launch is easy but down wind by Kaiua Beach Park or launch at Lanikai and do a downwinder. Space is not always enough for a rookie kiter.

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Weather

Spring:	- Shorts	Summer: - Shorts

Fall:	- Shorts	Winter: - Shorts

Air and water temp is warm year round. Some of the locals wear a spring suit sometimes.

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Wind

Wind Statistic Wind Forecast Wind Report

Best Months:	- May - June - July - August	Wind Type: - Trade Winds

Best Direction:	No Information	Main Direction: No Information

Trade winds are most common in summer but blow all year long. Best on a trade wind direction in the early morning (7 am) or late afternoon 5-7 pm.

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How to get there

Transport:

- Car

Access:

- Short Walk

Take the H3 highway from the airport and follow signs to Kailua. From Kailua you need to drive down to the beach and turn right towards Lanikai. See the other kiters and launch from the same place.

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Rules, Restrictions and Extra Info

Rules:

- Other

Don't blow it for every one else. If you are a beginner take a lesson. If you are not sure, take a lesson. Kiteboarders have the last priority on this beach. So give way and stay away from everyone. Variety of other sports are available year round near flat island: surfing, kayaking and snorkeling are great when the wind dies.

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Nightlife

Honolulu and Waikiki have lots to do every night.

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