Chun's

Surf Guide

In winter, when the North Shore of Oahu is at its finest, there are few spaces left in the line-up. However, Chun's Reef, while hardly empty, is a good place to check out for intermediate surfers not ready for the big leagues just up Kam Highway, or willing to brave the extreme crowds at spots like Haleiwa and Laniakea. Chun's is located between Jocko's and Waimea Bay, and is visible through a quick break in the beach front homes that line this stretch of coast along Kam Highway. Chun's offers both a left and right that break across an elbow of oftentimes shallow and sharp reef. The left can be a bit more shouldery and forgiving, since it spills into a relatively deeper section of water. The right can be a bit faster, though shorter, but it does get very shallow (and the current turbulent) on the inside. While the Chun's line-up might not be as intense as, say, Rockies, there will be plenty of local guys and girls out there ripping, so be respectful. If you do that, you'll score a few gems out there for sure.