Laniakea is the North Shore's most beloved right—a long, reeling wave that offers a more accessible North Shore experience while still delivering world-class quality on its day. Famous not just for its surf but for the green sea turtles that bask on its beach and swim through its lineup, "Lanis" has a special place in Hawaiian surf culture. The wave offers length and workable walls, with occasional barrel sections when the swell direction and size align. On smaller swells, it becomes a longboard paradise; when it's pumping, shortboarders find genuine North Shore power.
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
7/10
Access: Roadside parking. Watch for turtles.
Forecasts are validated against real-time buoy data.
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Mar, Oct
November-February. Known for sea turtles.
Verified by Hawaii surf community
How well swell angle matches the spot
Wave height in the ideal range
Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.
Offshore/glassy conditions