hey SFK,
i saw that headline and thought "what did i do now?"
the first time slot is good for souths no doubt. we had a epic south season last year. you will have to drive at least a half hour to get the nearest spot. it can get epic but usually way more crowded as you basically head into town to get waves. think Honolulu.
i like the second time slot best because Oct. can be a great month for early season norths as well as end of season souths and even the possibility for a west. (small) statistically late Oct. has some good surf.
the last one....i don't like Nov.
every year in Nov. they close the beaches for a few days on the Kohala coast cus huge tigers move inshore. the winds can be funky.
May and October (last 20 days of each) are good months but anytime you make it over i can usually find waves...
there is a really good right at Waikoloa that needs a west or northwest. can get crowded but A-Bay is plenty fun. i live on the very northern tip out in the sticks about 35-40 mins from Waikoloa.
have a board for you if you don't want to bring ur own.
