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Best shape usually arrives on northwest-west-northwest groundswells with east-southeast winds easing offshore.
Surf GuideHawaii
Makalawena
A remote trio of crescent sandbars on Kona where WNW groundswells wrap into fast, righty beachbreaks-rewarding hikers with punchy winter peaks and clear water. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Makalawena in Hawaii.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationHawaii, US
Forecast
- Waves 1-2 ft+
- Period 10 s
- Wind N 4 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
The long, uneven lava-and-sand approach (20-35 minute hike from Mahaiʻula/Kua Bay parking) keeps the lineup smaller but means exits are slow and conditions can change before you return.
Be wary of rip currents and occasional shark sightings when surf is up.
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