Kaena Point
Kaena Point is Oahu's most remote and most powerful wave, accessible only by foot at the island's northwestern tip. Sometimes deemed unrideable, it represents true frontier big wave surfing at a site of deep Hawaiian spiritual significance.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (305°)
- Direction range
- 290° - 320°
- 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°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
15m+
Board
Gun / Step-up
Consistency
1/10
Difficulty
10/10
Crowd level
1/10
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: Accessible only by hiking trail from Mokuleia or Makaha side. No road access.
Best Season
Peak: Dec, Jan, Feb
Dec-Feb. Oahu's most remote, most powerful wave. Accessible only by foot.
Getting There
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