Waimea River (Kauai)

Waimea River (Kauai)

Waimea, Hawaii, USA
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Wave Quality

Normal

Wave Type

Beach-break, Rivermouth

Swell Direction

N/A

Best Wind

N/A

Best Tide

All tides

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About

The Waimea River is the largest and the longest river on the island of Kauai in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It flows south, passing through the spectacular 3,000-foot-deep Waimea Canyon, known as the 'Grand Canyon of the Pacific.'

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityNormal
Wave TypeBeach-break, Rivermouth
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerrippable
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionN/A
Best WindN/A
Best Tide PositionAll tides
Best Tide MovementN/A

Location & Access

AddressWaimea, Kauai County, Hawaii, United States
City / AreaWaimea
StateHawaii
CountryUSA

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Waimea River (Kauai) Questions

What kind of wave is Waimea River (Kauai)?

Waimea River (Kauai) is a beach-break, rivermouth break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at Waimea River (Kauai)?

Waimea River (Kauai) is rated normal for wave quality.

What swell works best at Waimea River (Kauai)?

Swell size: starts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+.

What tide is best for surfing Waimea River (Kauai)?

Waimea River (Kauai) works best at all tides.

Where can I stay near Waimea River (Kauai)?

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Where is Waimea River (Kauai)?

Waimea River (Kauai) is a surf spot in Waimea, Hawaii, USA.