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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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
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 5 s
- Wind NE 22 kt
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Lineup Insights
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.
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