Himalayas
Himalayas is a massive outer reef off Haleiwa that only breaks on historic, once-in-a-decade swells. Named for the Himalayan scale of the waves it produces, this is true frontier big wave surfing—tow-in only, rarely crowded, and deeply consequential.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNW (330°)
- Direction range
- 310° - 350°
- Size range
- 6.1m - 12.2m
- Ideal size
- 9.4m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 20s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 100° - 180°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
18m+
Board
Gun / Step-up
Consistency
1/10
Difficulty
10/10
Crowd level
1/10
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: Tow-in only. Accessible by jet ski from Haleiwa Harbor.
Best Season
Peak: Dec, Jan, Feb
Dec-Feb. Only breaks on historic swells. Tow-in territory.
Getting There
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