Ka'ena Point surf forecast

Waianae · Hawaii (Oahu) · United States

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Remote northwest tip of Oahu, which only fires with the biggest winter north and northwest swells. Dedicated big-wave surfers only, with a long hike or boat approach.

Break

reef break, lefts and rights; faces SW

Level

advanced

Best swell

N, NNW, NW, WNW

Best wind

E, ESE, SE (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

Winter big north swells

Typical size

3-9 m

Crowd

low

Hazards

remote; huge swell; strong currents; rocky shoreline

Nearby spots

• Barbers Point (Coast Guard Jetty), Kapolei
• Kualoa Point, Kaneohe
• Makapu'u Beach, Waimanalo

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