Kawela
A secluded reef that often produces inconsistent right-hand walls and sharp takeoffs accessed by a long paddle from the beach. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Kawela in Hawaii.
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The Wave
Works best when a long-period south-southeast groundswells lines up with light northerly offshore winds.
Tide can noticeably change the peak shape so keep sessions conservative on lower tides.
Lineup Guide
Sharp reef, strong rips, urchins and occasional shark sightings raise consequence.
The break sits away from the sand so expect a long paddle and a lineup keyed to one or two reliable peaks rather than a wide bank.
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