Surf: Baldwin Beach is a real assortment of waves for all types of crafts and abilities ranging from mushy longboard peaks to crunching shoredump. Absorbs plenty of crowd and wind, continuing to break during moderate trades. Consistently breaks through the tide up to headhigh, giving the beginners a chance over the sand and patchy reef foundation. Environment: Because it's so consistent, there's always a crowd, but emphasis here is on fun. There’s more easy options nextdoor at Paia Bay.