Chinaman's Hat is seen from the Kualoa Ranch north of Kaneohe. They even offer a boat tour around the small hat. It looks much different from the back side, as though long years of harsh waves have eroded it.
Chinaman's Hat is seen from a small boat landing off the Kamehameha Highway north of Kaneohe.
That waves have eroded it is very likely,but being of volcanic origin certainly contributes to that look.