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When it fires it’s driven by long-period NW groundswells and cleans up with SE offshore winds.
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Graters
A little-known, often-overlooked North Shore reef that lights up on long NW groundswells with fast, hollow rights and an exposed rock at the takeoff. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Graters in Hawaii.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelAdvanced - Expert
LocationHawaii, US
Live conditions
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 7 s
- Wind E 19 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
1.8 ftrising
- High1.7 ft
- Low0.2 ft
- High2.2 ft
- Low0.3 ft
Spot Guide
Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Sharp reef and a submerged rock near the takeoff make falls dangerous and exits long-this spot is best for experienced surfers who can handle heavy reef consequences and sparse lineups.
It can work on any tide though locals report more consistent peeling on a rising tide.
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