Pua’ena Point

Surf Guide

North towards the outermost corner of Haleiwa Harbor lies a wave suitable for tow-teams all the way down to keikis (grommets). When the surf is small, the inside will be cluttered with tourists on longboards going for their maiden North Shore surfs. And when the entire North Shore is stormy and maxing, the protected innards of the point provide a respite from all the outer reef mayhem, still dishing up plenty of quality, rideable surf. But when a clean, long-period north swell pushes through, that's when Pua'ena really comes to life. Big walls will steamroll off the outer tip of the point towards the harbor channel, making it a regular footers' dream come true.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Beginner to pro, depending on size

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Respect is vital

Crowd Factor

Mellow

MellowHeavy

Light when it's big, heavy when it's small

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

6

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

5

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

3. Proximity to Haleiwa Harbor makes pollution a common hazard

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

North, North-West

Wind

Calm, light East to South-East

Surf Height

Overhead+

Tide

Incoming, medium tide