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When it fires the place prefers long-period north-NW groundswells with southerly offshore winds, and the sandbars tend to peak at low-mid tides.
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Waipio Bay
Waipio Bay is a secluded Hamakua Coast river-mouth beach break that can turn into powerful lefts and rights over shifting sand and reef - reached by a steep 4WD/hike and best respected for its strong rips and occasional sharks. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Waipio Bay in Hawaii.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationHawaii, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 8 s
- Wind E 11 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
The valley access and steep track keep lineups small but make emergency exits slow.
Expect strong rip channels near the river mouth and scattered rock patches.
Wear a leash, scout channels on entry, and assume shark presence.
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