Pakala
Pakala (Infinities) is a long, roping left point break on Kauai's south coast. Named Infinities for the seemingly endless 200+ yard rides it produces when big enough. A hidden gem that catches summer south swells.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (190°)
- Direction range
- 170° - 235°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (40°)
- Offshore range
- 20° - 120°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
3m+
Board
Shortboard
Consistency
4/10
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
👥 Spring Break (Mar 14 – Mar 22) — expect extra crowds
Access: Beach access from roadside near mile marker 21.
Best Season
Peak: May-Sep
Secondary: Apr, Oct
May-Sep. Also known as Infinities for the ride length. 200+ yard rides.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Polihale
🏝️ End of the road • Empty epic peaks • Na Pali power
Waikoko's
🌴 Hanalei Bay's hidden left • Fickle but beautiful • Secluded
Hanalei Point
🏄 Irons brothers' proving ground • 300-yard rights • Multiple peaks
Tunnels
🏔️ Na Pali backdrop • Deep barrel tubes • Crystal clear water
Cannons
💣 Tunnels' twin left • Equally hollow • Breathtaking setting
Hideaways
🙈 Hidden Princeville gem • Hollow A-frames • 10 parking spots