The Wave
The peak tends to favor north-northwest groundswells with cleaner conditions on southerly to southeast winds.
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Waikokos
A secluded, shallow-reef peak at the west end of Hanalei Bay that produces long lefts and punchy rights - powerful in winter but surfable and technical at smaller sizes. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Waikokos in Hawaii.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationHawaii, US
Forecast
- Waves 5-8 ft+
- Period 9 s
- Wind NE 15 kt
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Getting there requires a short roadside descent and careful reef entry.
The shallow coral and occasional strong rips make sit-outs and exits tricky.
Smaller NW swells (3-6 ft) produce the best-formed lefts while larger N swells increase hold-up and current risk.
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