China Walls
A steep, lefthand reef wedge that pitches hard off a lava wall-short, hollow takeoffs with the rock right behind the shoulder make China Walls a high-stakes, expert playground on solid south swells. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for China Walls in Hawaii.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Best rhythm comes on direct S-SE groundswells with light N-NNE offshore.
Mid- to low-tide windows tend to expose the reef plate and produce the hollow, fast lefthander while on very large swells the peak moves farther into Maunalua Bay.
Lineup Guide
The takeoff zone is perilously close to a sheer rock wall-falls often mean being pushed toward jagged reef, and access is via a tight walk from roadside parking so rescues are slow.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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