Haleiwa

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·river-mouth·Haleiwa, HI
Map of Haleiwa
Break
river-mouth
Skill
Advanced
Rating
Reviews
0
Parking nearby
World-class wave
Restrooms
Showers
Consistent waves
📸Scenic
Rip currents
Shallow reef
Strong currents

About This Spot

Haleiwa is the gateway to the North Shore's Seven-Mile Miracle, offering a powerful right-hand reef wave that wraps around a river mouth. When mid-period northwest swells arrive, the outside peak produces long rippable rights with sections that get hollow and heavy; on bigger days the inside Toilet Bowl section becomes treacherous and shallow. Strong currents and crowds are common, so this spot is best left to advanced surfers.

Local Etiquette

Give right of way to surfers coming from the outside peak and never paddle straight through the lineup.

Local Knowledge

Insider tips from local surfers

Spot Summary
Break Type
river-mouth
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind / Tide
SE–SW / 1–3 ft
Amenities
Parking
Restrooms
Showers
Hazards
  • Rip currents
  • Rocks near low tide
  • Localism varies by peak
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