Waimea Bay, Oahu

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Sweet spot 8–25 ft

Period

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Sweet spot 14–20 s

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Next · Low 05:39 AM

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Waimea Bay, Oahu

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Not beginner-friendly today

Beginner basics

Where to go

There is no beginner area when Waimea is breaking — the channel is 25+ feet of deep water and the takeoff is one of the heaviest paddle-in waves on Earth. On flat summer days the bay is a swimming beach only.

What to avoid

Anywhere in the bay when there are waves. The shorebreak alone has snapped necks. Massive close-out sets clean up the entire bay with no warning.

Best beginner conditions

Waimea is never beginner-friendly when it's breaking. In summer, swim at the beach and surf elsewhere — Waikiki is the standard learning destination on Oahu.

New to surfing? Read the beginner guide →

Wetsuit

Fall setup

Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.

Full guide

3/2 Fullsuit

Prime season—comfortable and flexible

4/3 Fullsuit

Late fall, especially with north winds

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How this break works