Middles Beach

Hanalei


West of Hanalei in Waipa, not far beyond Waikoko Beach at Mile 4 on the makai (ocean) side of the road is a small, scrubby parking area. Walk along the beach or look out to the ocean to see three surf breaks; from left to right, Waikokos, Middles and Chicken Wings. This little beach is informally known as Middles, after the break.


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