A compact, reef-lined south-shore point at Kakaʻako where steep, punchy south swells produce fast, hollow peaks popular with bodyboarders and experienced shortboarders. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Point Panic in Hawaii.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Best sessions come on clean, long-period S to SSW groundswells with NE offshore breezes, and the wave tends to lose shape on strong onshore or short, choppy swell.
Check the live tide windows in the app to time your session perfectly.
Lineup Guide
The takeoffs are shallow and close to reef - expect fast, unforgiving drops and a crowded lineup near the entry stairs.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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