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Best surf arrives on long-period NE swells with light SW offshore winds.
Mid-tide to rising-tide windows often produce the hollow, shore-pounding sets but also raise consequence and hold potential for strong shorebreak.
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Pounders Beach
A steep, punchy Laie beachbreak that can 'pound' shallow sandbars into fast, hollow shorebreaks - a favorite for bodyboarders and skilled shortboarders when winter NE groundswells line up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Pounders Beach in Hawaii.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationHawaii, US
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Heavy shorepounds form where a small cliff and a narrowing bay focus NE winter groundswells - waves can jack up fast and punish shallow landings, so bring a helmet for bodysurfing/boarding sessions.
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