The Wave
When a long-period SE (ESE-SSE) groundswell arrives with light NW offshore winds the beach breaks clean up into rideable lefts and rights.
The spot can work across low-high tides but favors mid to high water for fuller faces.
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Punaluu
Punaluu's famous black-sand shore hides uneven reef/ sand shelves that can produce fun but lefts and rights with some push when a long-period southeast groundswell lines up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Punaluu in Hawaii.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationHawaii, US
Forecast
- Waves 11-17 ft
- Period 13 s
- Wind NE 28 kt
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The shoreline gets busy fast-turtles basking on the sand and a few strong rip channels make sit-outs and quick getaways part of the routine.
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