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Hakalau

Hakalau’s river mouth funnels punchy, right-hand peaks over a rocky shoreline - powerful, often hollow waves that reward precise positioning at low tide. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Hakalau in Hawaii.

Break TypeRiver Mouth
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationHawaii, US
Spot Guide

Lineup Insights

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The Wave

The break prefers east-to-northeast groundswells with light west-to-west-southwest offshore breeze.

Low tide sharpens the right while a sandbar can briefly mellow inside the mouth.

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Lineup Guide

Submerged rocks and frequent strong rip currents around the mouth make missed takeoffs high-consequence and require local caution.

Weekends attract locals and the lineup can be compact.

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