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Level 6/10

Polihale

Kauai, USA
🌀Strong rips🏝️Remote🚶Difficult access

Polihale is Kauai's end of the road—a remote beach break at the terminus of a 4WD dirt road that rewards adventurous surfers with Hawaii's widest beach and genuine solitude. The wave breaks on the west shore, catching northwest winter swells with fewer crowds than anywhere else on the island. The dramatic backdrop of the Na Pali cliffs and the sense of isolation create an experience unlike any other in Hawaii. This is where the road ends and the wilderness begins.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
WNW (290°)
Direction range
260° - 330°
Size range
0.8m - 3m
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
E (90°)
Offshore range
50° - 130°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
all
Optimal range
0.3m - 1.5m

Water temp

25°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

2/10

Access: End of the road. 4WD recommended for dirt road access.

Getting There

Airport
LIH
Drive time
90 min

Best Season

Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Winter W-NW swells. Remote location.

Data Quality

verified

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