The Wave
The break prefers east-to-northeast groundswells with light west-to-west-southwest offshore breeze.
Low tide sharpens the right while a sandbar can briefly mellow inside the mouth.
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Hakalau
Hakalau’s river mouth funnels punchy, right-hand peaks over a rocky shoreline - powerful, often hollow waves that reward precise positioning at low tide. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Hakalau in Hawaii.
Break TypeRiver Mouth
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationHawaii, US
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 7 s
- Wind SE 12 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Submerged rocks and frequent strong rip currents around the mouth make missed takeoffs high-consequence and require local caution.
Weekends attract locals and the lineup can be compact.
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