Longboard-friendly waves in Waimea

Waimea, Hawaii

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Waimea delivers the kind of mellow walls that make nine-footers purr. These 2 breaks offer long shoulders, patient sections, and enough face to cross-step without rushing.

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Hapuna Beach (Kohala)

Beginner friendly

Hapuna Beach (Kohala) is a beach break in Waimea, HI. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents.

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1Hapuna Beach (Kohala)
0.9 ft6 mph
Long, peeling waves perfect for noseridingMellow takeoff zones with forgiving shouldersClassic surf spots with old-school vibesBest tide windows for logging sessions

Longboard-friendly breaks in Waimea

Break types, wave character, and ideal conditions for mellow log sessions.

Hapuna Beach (Kohala)
beach
beginner-intermediate
3.3(3)

Hapuna Beach (Kohala) is a beach break in Waimea, HI. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents.

Wave character

Beach break lefts and rights; bigger W swells can activate a left point along the southern edge. Needs a westerly component. Fun on a fish or longboard at 3-5 ft.

Best conditions

W-NW swell 3-5 ft, E-NE offshore, mid-high tide. Winter months, especially Jan.

Kekaha / Pakala (Infinities)
point
intermediate

Pakala, also known as Infinities, is a long left-hand point break on Kauaʻi's west side near Kekaha. On summer south swells the wave peels for hundreds of meters over a shallow coral reef, making it a dream for goofy-footers who can handle the long paddle and occasional strong currents. The vibe is mellow but respect the local surfers and watch for sea urchins in the channel.

Wave character

Sit deep at the top of the point to catch the sets and stay high on the wave face to connect the reforms all the way down the line.

Best conditions

Mid tide, light east winds, 3–6 ft south swell

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About surfing in Waimea

Great longboard spots in Waimea include Hapuna Beach (Kohala). Look for peeling point breaks and gentle beach breaks with long shoulders.
Ideal longboard waves have gentle shoulders, a mellow takeoff, and long walls to trim. The best spots feature point breaks or sandbars that create peeling waves.

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