Haleiwa, Hawaii
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Haleiwa stays warm year-round with water temps rarely dipping below the mid-70s. A rashguard handles most sessions, and reef booties are more important than neoprene here. Use this guide to plan around trade wind shifts and seasonal swell patterns.
Warm enough for boardshorts or a bikini
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2 spots
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.
Home 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.
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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.
Home 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.
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