The Wave
Waves light up when long-period NW energy refracts into the west-facing Kaʻanapali shelf while light ESE trades (winds from ~110-130°) hold offshore.
Tide has modest influence but mid-to-mid-high windows are commonly reported.
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Ka'anapali Point
A compact, reef-point ridge off Kāʻanapali that barrels both lefts and rights when northwest groundswells wrap into the west-facing shelf and trades lay down from the east-southeast. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Ka'anapali Point in Hawaii.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationHawaii, US
Forecast
- Waves 1 ft
- Period 13 s
- Wind NE 12 kt
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Lineup Guide
The lineup is tight and territorial-reef and rocks make mistakes costly and crowds gather fast on clean winter NW groundswell days.
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