Rockpiles Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
South-Southeast, South, South-West.
Wind
North-Northwest, North-East, East.
Surf Height
Chest high to a few feet overhead. Bigger swells will tend to wall and close out, connecting with either Kaiser's or Ala Moana Bowls.
Tide
Mid.
Rockpiles Surf Guide
Rockpile is located roughly halfway between Kaiser's and Ala Moana Bowls. Like its fellow South Shore breaks, Rockpile always has a crowd on it. The wave itself offers a short but vertical left that, if ridden completely, will end in a closeout section on the very shallow inside reef. The right is longer and usually a little more slopey, but it is still rippable. It also offers somewhat of a channel to sneak back out in. Be aware that on smaller days and during lower tides, the lineup is often so shallow that your feet will graze the reef while waiting for a set. Likewise, the most direct paddle out to Rockpile is over very shallow reef, so surfing Rockpile requires a fair amount of skill and a sound comfort level with reef surfing.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Intermediate to advanced; beginners only on small days.
Local Vibe
Doable
There is a committed crew.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Always crowded.
Spot Rating
Fun
6
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Medium.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean.
Hazards
Shallow reef.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard
Access
Easy.
Bottom
Reef.
Best Season
Summer.
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