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Chinamans Hat/Mokolii

A small, exposed left-hand reef off Kualoa-Mokoli‘i (Chinaman’s Hat) throws occasional, hollow lefts that light up only on tight NE groundswells and clean SSW offshore breezes. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Chinamans Hat/Mokolii in Hawaii.

Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationHawaii, US
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The Wave

Mid to high tides or rising tide windows usually clean and deepen the takeoff, while low slack tides expose reef and reduce ride length.

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Lineup Guide

The reef and narrow channel near Mokoli‘i concentrate energy into a punchy left that can close out quickly and draws a compact local crowd when it fires.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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