The Wave
When a long-period NE swell arrives with light SW winds (offshore), the wave shapes and hold up best-Ripps will surf on most tide stages but performs most consistently on mid to rising tides.
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Ripps Reef
A seldom-crowded Oahu reef with long lefts and rights that light up on clean northeast groundswell and southwest offshore breezes. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Ripps Reef in Hawaii.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationHawaii, US
Live conditions
- Waves 4-6 ft
- Period 6 s
- Wind E 15 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
1.7 ftrising
- High1.7 ft
- Low0.3 ft
- High2.2 ft
- Low0.4 ft
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Reef and channel contours concentrate peaks into long, surfable lefts and rights but demand respect for sharp coral and occasional strong currents.
Access is remote so crowds remain low but rescues are farther away.
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