Pua'ena Point Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW to NNE
Wind
Calm or light to moderate E to S.
Surf Height
Overhead-3X overhead-plus
Tide
Medium
Pua'ena Point Surf Guide
At the outermost northeast corner of Haleiwa Harbor, this wave is suitable for tow-teams all the way down to keikis. When the surf is small, the inside will be cluttered with tourists going for their maiden North Shore surfs. And when the entire North Shore is stormy and maxing, the protected innards of the point provide a respite from all the outer reef mayhem, still dishing up plenty of quality, rideable surf. But when a clean, long-period northerly angled swell pushes through, that's when Pua'ena really comes to life, and big righthand walls will steamroll off the outer tip of the point towards the harbor channel.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All levels, but depends on size.
Local Vibe
Doable
Humility and respect appreciated.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Light when it's big, heavy when it's small.
Spot Rating
Fun
Can transform from a beginners wave to an intense, experts only barrel.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
The current rushing across the point on big swells that are more northerly can be very bad and with constant paddling to stay in position.
Water Quality
Fair
The close proximity to Haleiwa Harbor makes pollution a common hazard.
Hazards
Reef, strong currents and the wave when big.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard, Gun, Tow
Access
Easy: Heading north out of Haleiwa town toward Waimea, park in the Haleiwa Beach Park parking lot on the seaside of the highway.
Bottom
Reef
Best Season
Winter
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