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Breaks clean up best on long-period north to NNE groundswells with light SSW offshore flow.
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Paukukalo - Wailuku
A punchy north-side Maui reef with both long lefts and heavy outside rights that fire on winter NNE groundswells and demand careful paddle timing over sharp reef. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Paukukalo - Wailuku in Hawaii.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationHawaii, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft+
- Period 7 s
- Wind NE 17 kt
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The reef sits shallow in places - expect urchins, volcanic rock shelves, strong rip channels and the local lineup that tighten quickly when it’s firing.
Mid to falling mid-tide usually exposes the best reef geometry for hollow takeoffs but watch shallow sections and rips.
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