The Wave
The break favors long-period northeast swells and cleans up on light southwest to west winds.
Tide has only a modest effect so sessions are possible across most tidal states.
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Kapaniah
A remote Big Island reef that rewards a long-period NE groundswell with hollow, punchy rights and lefts-accessible only by rough 4x4 and valued for its low crowds and rocky reef hazards. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Kapaniah in Hawaii.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationHawaii, US
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 8 s
- Wind E 19 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
The approach road requires a high-clearance 4x4 and parking at the cliff.
Expect few locals and little crowd pressure even on good days but take care around urchin- and rock-strewn reef entries.
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