The Wave
Dumps favors long-period S to SSW swells and cleans up with light E-NE offshore trades.
Low-to-mid tide windows produce the best barrels while small swells make the break slow and fat.
Surf GuideHawaii
Dumps
A remote Makena left that punches into fast, hollow barrels on solid S-SW groundswell and sits mostly uncrowded behind jagged reef. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Dumps in Hawaii.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationHawaii, US
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 12 s
- Wind NW 5 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
0.4 ftrising
- High1.4 ft
- Low0.1 ft
- High1.8 ft
- Low0.2 ft
Spot Guide
Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Sharp reef and sea urchins near the takeoff demand careful entries and respect at low tide.
The parking lot off Makena Road gives the easiest access.
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