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Best surfing arrives on long-period NE groundswells with south-southwest (SSW) offshore flow.
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Waimanu Bay
A remote, canyon-backed bay whose long hike and reef/ sandbar mix produces clean lefts and rights on northeast groundswells. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Waimanu Bay in Hawaii.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationHawaii, US
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The steep trail and rugged access drastically limit crowds but also mean emergency help is far - expect strong rip channels and occasional shark sightings.
The break works across most tides but peaks on a mid to rising tide when the reef/sandbars line up.
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