Avalanche
Extreme Surf Warning
Dangerous conditions with waves up to 4.8m and energy levels reaching 8409 kJ. Peak conditions around 6:00 AM.
Extremely hazardous surf conditions. Only experienced surfers should consider entering the water. Strong currents, large waves, and powerful energy present. Warning valid until 9:00 PM.
Max: 4.8m
Peak: 6:00 AM
Avalanche is a heavy outer-reef surf spot on Oahu’s North Shore that only breaks properly on large winter swells. It forms powerful left walls far offshore, with long driving sections and an occasiona...
Avalanche surf guide
Skill Level
Advanced
Vibe
Focused and serious. Only advanced watermen and women are out there.
Direction
Left
Reef Type
Reef
Seasonality
November–March
Wave Type
Long, Fast
Best Wind
E
Best Tide
All tides
Crowd
Rare. Only a handful of surfers can handle the conditions.
Localism
Mostly Friendly
Local Tips
- •Shifting takeoff spots
- •Wide-breaking sets
- •Respect the locals and lineup hierarchy
Hazards
Strong CurrentsSharp ReefPowerful WavesShallow ReefReef
Current Conditions
Conditions snapshot
4:08 PM
Water: 15°C
Waves
4.0mTriple Overhead+
Period
14.09sLong period
Wind
1.8 m/sSide-Offshore
Tide
0mFalling
Board advice
XL energy
Bring your step‑up / serious board (and pick a safer entry/exit).
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Access Information
Paddle-out possible from Haleiwa (long & exposed) but Ski assistance is common on large days
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