Castles - Malaekahana
A tucked windward Oʻahu beach peak at Malaekahana (between Lāʻie and Kahuku) where southeast groundswells peel into long, soft lefts over coral and sand—often mellower and less crowded than major North Shore magnets. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Castles - Malaekahana in Hawaii.
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The lineup sits inside a bay with Mokuʻauia (Goat Island) offshore—expect shallow coral, occasional rocks, and a longer paddle on lower tides.
Best on longer-period SE/SSE groundswells with light northerly to NNE offshore flow; mid to high tide often produces the cleanest, most forgiving lefts.
Lineup Guide
The lineup sits inside a bay with Mokuʻauia (Goat Island) offshore—expect shallow coral, occasional rocks, and a longer paddle on lower tides.
Parking and access are via Malaekahana State Recreation Area; crowds stay lighter than big-name North Shore peaks.
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