The Wave
Day-to-day it responds best to long-period WNW/NNW groundswells with light SE-to-E winds (offshore for a west-facing shelf).
The lineup usually stays light because the approach weeds out casual visitors.
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Coast Guard
A raw, exposed reef punch on the Big Island that fires on long WNW groundswell into shallow, jagged coral - powerful but often uncrowded due to a rocky approach. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Coast Guard in Hawaii.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationHawaii, US
Forecast
- Waves 1 ft
- Period 8 s
- Wind N 22 kt
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Lineup Insights
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Sharp reef and a steep, slippery access path make entry/exit technical and urchin/sharp-coral hazards significant.
Mid to slightly higher tides temper the shallow takeoff but low tide exposes more reef and increases consequence.
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