The Wave
Best setups are steady N-NE groundswells with light S-SE to ESE winds (morning windows before trades ramp up).
Reefs work across most tides but expect different bite and hold depending on the water level.
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Kanaha
Kanahā is a wind-sculpted north-facing reef outside Kahului where crumbly rights and lefts sit over a long paddle and feed a local lineup split between surfers and wind riders. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Kanaha in Hawaii.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationHawaii, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft+
- Period 7 s
- Wind NE 20 kt
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The paddle to the outer reef is long and tiring - expect a near half-mile slog and intermittent crowds that fill the peak quickly on clean days.
Watch for turtles and occasional shark sightings.
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