Bay at the mouth of the Waimea valley that stays flat for most of the year, then turns into one of the classic big-wave spots when large winter swells arrive.
Break
point break, rights; faces WNW
Level
advanced
Best swell
NW, N
Best wind
S, SE (offshore)
Best tide
all tides
Season
November to March (big swells only)
Typical size
2-10 m
Crowd
medium
Hazards
Giant waves and long hold-downs; Strong rips; Shorebreak and closeouts in the bay; Localism