The Wave
The break reads best on solid S-SE groundswells with light N-NE trade winds.
Surf GuideHawaii
Kewalos
Kewalos sits at the mouth of Kewalo Basin - a fast, shallow reef that offers quick, hollow lefts and rights requiring sharp timing and careful paddling around boats and coral. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Kewalos in Hawaii.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationHawaii, US
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 11 s
- Wind E 14 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
0.2 ftrising
- High1.3 ft
- Low0.2 ft
- High2.1 ft
- Low0.2 ft
Spot Guide
Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
The paddle-out from the harbor wall and the constant presence of fishing boats (plus occasional shark sightings) shape who surfs Kewalos and when - expect busy lineups and the need for alert situational awareness.
Mid to rising tides commonly smooth the takeoffs but the reef stays punchy at most stages.
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