The Surf Window

Chun's Reef

North Shore, USA

Reef breakIntermediate

One of the North Shore's most welcoming waves, a playful, long right-hand reef break with a genuine North Shore experience without the consequences of its heavy neighbours.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalN (0°)
WindowNNW–ENE (330°–60°)
Size3-8ft

Wind

NE

Offshore

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

October–March

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Right

Bottom

Reef

Shape

Long, rolling wall, fun and workable, occasionally hollow

Length

100–200m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: The reef is relatively forgiving, the wave long and consistent, a genuine North Shore experience for progressing surfers.

Hazards

  • •Reef bottom, not sand
  • •Can get busy when nearby breaks are overcrowded
  • •Stronger current and bigger wave face on larger swells

Local Tips

  • •A longboard or mid-length transforms Chun's into an absolute delight, the long walls are perfect for cross-stepping.
  • •A great option for surfers building towards the heavier North Shore breaks, use it to read North Shore swell behaviour.

Location

Map showing the location of Chun's Reef in North Shore, USA

21.6317, -158.0808