Waimea Bay

Waimea Bay

Haleiwa, Hawaii, USA
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Wave Quality

World Class

Wave Type

Point-break

Swell Direction

North, NorthWest

Best Wind

North

Best Tide

high

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About

Waimea Bay is located in Haleiwa on the North Shore of O'ahu in the Hawaiian Islands at the mouth of the Waimea River. It is significant in the development of big wave surfing and hosts the Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityWorld Class
Wave TypePoint-break
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerpowerful
BottomReef
Swell Size20 feet and above

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorth, NorthWest
Best WindNorth
Best Tide Positionhigh
Best Tide Movementrising

Location & Access

AddressKamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, HI, USA
City / AreaHaleiwa
StateHawaii
CountryUSA

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Waimea Bay Questions

What kind of wave is Waimea Bay?

Waimea Bay is a point break with right and left waves over a reef bottom.

How good is the surf at Waimea Bay?

Waimea Bay is rated world class for wave quality.

What swell works best at Waimea Bay?

Waimea Bay works best on a north, northwest swell. Swell size: 20 feet and above.

What wind is best for Waimea Bay?

The best wind for Waimea Bay is north.

What tide is best for surfing Waimea Bay?

Waimea Bay works best at high on rising.

Where can I stay near Waimea Bay?

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Where is Waimea Bay?

Waimea Bay is a surf spot in Haleiwa, Hawaii, USA.