Kawaihae Breakwater
A compact reef-and-breakwater beat where WNW groundswell threads punchy rights against a rocky harbor edge-lefts often dump into the boat channel. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Kawaihae Breakwater in Hawaii.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Best setups are WNW-N groundswell with light E-SE winds (mornings typically cleaner before afternoon seabreezes).
Mid tide often gives the most lined, rideable peaks.
Lineup Guide
Breakwater geometry, boat traffic and a shallow channel concentrate power into the favored right, and rocks plus occasional strong rips raise consequence on bigger days.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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