Hookipa
Hookipa is world-famous for windsurfing but also delivers excellent reef break surfing. Multiple peaks in the bay catch consistent winter swells, though strong currents and frequent wind make it a challenging paddle.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
📊 Buoy ValidationBuoy Data
SW Hawaii
453 km away
Source: noaa
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNE (15°)
- Direction range
- 350° - 40°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Offshore range
- 140° - 220°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
24°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
4m+
Board
Shortboard
Consistency
7/10
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
7/10
👥 Spring Break (Mar 14 – Mar 22) — expect extra crowds
Access: Beach access at Ho'okipa Beach Park. Easy parking.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Nov-Mar. World-famous windsurf spot that's also excellent for surfing. Usually windy.
Getting There
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