Tide conditions for Haleiwa surf spots
Haleiwa, Hawaii
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Haleiwa. These 5 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
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NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 3:00 AM(0.8ft) | 7:00 AM(-0.0ft) | 3:00 PM(1.9ft) | 9:00 PM(0.1ft) |
| Tomorrow | 3:00 AM(0.9ft) | 8:00 AM(0.1ft) | 4:00 PM(1.8ft) | 10:00 PM(0.2ft) |
| Fri, Aug 14 | 4:00 AM(1.1ft) | 9:00 AM(0.2ft) | 4:00 PM(1.6ft) | 10:00 PM(0.1ft) |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 5:00 AM(1.2ft) | 10:00 AM(0.4ft) | 5:00 PM(1.4ft) | 10:00 PM(0.2ft) |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 6:00 AM(1.3ft) | 11:00 AM(0.6ft) | 5:00 PM(1.2ft) | 11:00 PM(0.2ft) |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 7:00 AM(1.3ft) | 12:00 PM(0.7ft) | 6:00 PM(1.0ft) | 11:00 PM(0.2ft) |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 8:00 AM(1.4ft) | 2:00 PM(0.7ft) | 6:00 PM(0.8ft) | -- |
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Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
5 spots
Chun’s Reef
IntermediateChun’s Reef offers approachable right and left reef waves on smaller North Shore days, with longer walls that suit mid-lengths and longboards. It becomes faster, heavier, and less forgiving as winter swell grows.
Haleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach
AdvancedHaleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach is the North Shore gateway reef at the west end of Haleʻiwa. Its powerful right wraps toward the harbor on winter north and northwest swell, with current, shallow inside reef, and a competitive takeoff requiring advanced judgment when size rises.
Laniakea
AdvancedLaniakea is a long North Shore right over reef with a shorter left and enough room to show several sections. It works on winter north and northwest swell and becomes powerful as period and size increase.
Pipeline
Intermediate to expertHome to the famous Banzai Pipeline, one of the world's most powerful and dangerous waves. Located on Oahu's North Shore at Ehukai Beach Park, Pipeline produces heavy, barreling lefts that break over a shallow reef. The wave also features "Backdoor" rights. Only expert surfers should attempt this break due to the dangerous conditions. Best during winter months with north to northwest swells.
Puaʻena Point
IntermediatePuaʻena Point is a long right near Haleʻiwa that is more sheltered than many North Shore reefs and can offer manageable walls on moderate winter swell. Larger sets still carry real North Shore power and current.
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What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Haleiwa
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Haleiwa. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Haleiwa. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for Haleiwa on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
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