Avalanche
Avalanche is a deepwater outer reef near Haleiwa that handles massive swells when the nearshore breaks max out. It offers big wave left-handers in relatively deep water.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Direction range
- 290° - 345°
- Size range
- 4.6m - 9.1m
- Ideal size
- 7.1m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 18s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 90° - 180°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
12m+
Board
Gun / Step-up
Consistency
2/10
Difficulty
10/10
Crowd level
2/10
👥 Spring Break (Mar 14 – Mar 22) — expect extra crowds
Access: Paddle or tow-in from Haleiwa area.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Nov-Feb. Deepwater outer reef near Haleiwa. Handles massive swells.
Getting There
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