The Wave
Surf tends to clean up on true north-northeast long-period swells with light south-southwest winds.
Mid to high tide smooths the channel but low tide exposes coral ledges and makes peaks punchier.
Surf GuideHawaii
Swimming Pools
A sharp, remote Puako reef that rewards careful lineups with long, well-formed rights on north-northeast groundswells and near-shore lava shelf shaping. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Swimming Pools in Hawaii.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationHawaii, US
Forecast
- Waves 3-5 ft
- Period 5 s
- Wind E 27 kt
As of:
Spot Guide
Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
The broken lava reef and shallow channels mean punctured boards and awkward exits are real risks-carry reef booties and plan an easy exit at the main sandy cut.
Deep Dive
Get the full picture in WaveWise.
Stop guessing and start surfing. WaveWise analyzes live data to find your best upcoming sessions so you spend less time planning and more time paddling out.
Hourly swells, wind & weather
Live tide windows & daylight
Session Finder ranking
Explore