Honolua Bay
Maui, USA
Reef breakAdvanced
One of Maui's crown jewels, a pristine right-hand point break inside a protected marine preserve that produces long, mechanical walls on northwest swells and hosts professional contests every winter.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalN (0°)
WindowW–E (270°–90°)
Size3-8ft
Wind
NE
Offshore
Tide
Mid to high
LowMidHigh
Season
October–March
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Right
Bottom
Rocky point and coral
Shape
Long, fast wall, hollow take-off bowl, rippable middle, long inside wall
Length
150–300m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Advanced
- •Why: Rocks on entry and exit, fast wave, and significant power, not a place for beginners.
Hazards
- •Rocky entry and exit, reef shoes recommended
- •Shallow inside section at low tide
- •Sea urchins on the point rocks
- •Crowds on good days (it's famous)
Local Tips
- •Park at the top of the cliff and pick your way down the rocky trail to the water, there's a defined channel on the right side.
- •The bay is a marine preserve, no fishing, no anchoring, and treat the environment with respect.
Location
21.0147, -156.6395