Haleiwa
North Shore, USA
Reef breakAdvanced
The North Shore town's anchor wave, a powerful, bowling right-hand reef break that has hosted professional contests for decades and produces long, punchy rides with genuine barrel sections.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalN (0°)
WindowNNW–ENE (330°–60°)
Size3-8ft
Wind
NE
Offshore
Tide
Mid to high
LowMidHigh
Season
October–March
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Right (primarily)
Bottom
Reef and rock
Shape
Bowling, punchy wall, hollow on the take-off, rippable on the wall
Length
100–200m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Advanced
- •Why: The take-off bowl is powerful and the reef is unforgiving, intermediates can surf it safely on smaller days.
Hazards
- •Reef bottom
- •Strong current through the harbour mouth
- •Heavy crowd on quality days, contest seedings attract top surfers
- •Rocks at the entry point
Local Tips
- •Paddle out via the channel on the south side of the break, fighting the current through the impact zone is exhausting.
- •The town of Haleiwa has the best food, surf shops, and repair services on the North Shore, plan your trip around it.
Location
21.5936, -158.1045