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Kohala Lighthouse

Remote headland reef at Kauhola/Kohala Lighthouse that produces heavy, often barreling lefts and rights over jagged rock - expect powerful takeoffs and short, committed rides. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Kohala Lighthouse in Hawaii.

Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationHawaii, US
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Lineup Insights

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The Wave

The break favors true north-northwest groundswell with southerly winds offshore.

It can work across a range of tides but often cleans up and hollows on mid-to-rising water.

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Lineup Guide

Cliff access and a 15-30 minute walk (or rough 4WD) concentrate sessions into small lineups and raise exit risk around submerged rocks and urchin fields.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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