High Surf Warning
Large waves up to 2.0m expected at Haleiwa. Peak conditions around 9:00 PM.
Exercise extreme caution when entering the water. Strong currents and large waves present. Warning valid until 9:00 PM.
Max: 2.0m
Peak: 9:00 PM
Haleiwa is the North Shore's town wave, a powerful right-hand reef that turns from deceptively tame peaks into long, fast, sometimes hollow walls when a W–NW swell hits. The main peak jumps onto an un...
Haleiwa surf guide
Skill Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Direction
Right
Reef Type
Reef
Swell Window
W, NW
Wave Type
Punchy, Fast
Best Wind
SE
Best Tide
All tides
Localism
Neutral
Crowd
Always crowded, especially on winter swells and contest days
Vibe
Competitive and energetic
Local Tips
- •On small days
- •beginners can ride the softer shorebreak reforms inside Ali'i Beach Park
- •but stay out when it's overhead; When a solid W–NW swell hits
- •the main right becomes fast and heavy and is for experienced surfers only; Use the ever-present rip along the reef to help you paddle out
- •but watch that it doesn't drag you too wide; Expect frequent sets on the head if you sit too far inside or hesitate on the take-off; Arrive early – parking at Ali'i Beach Park fills quickly on good swells and contest days
Hazards
Crowded LineupLocalismPowerful WavesReefStrong Currents
Current Conditions
Conditions snapshot
1:30 PM
Water: 25°C
Waves
1.9mOverhead
Period
11.14sGood period
Wind
5.6 km/hSide-Shore
Tide
0.518m
High · 11:59Low · 18:38
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Location & Access
Access Information
Park at Ali'i Beach Park and follow the paved/beach access to the main break. Expect traffic and full parking when it's pumping.
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