Cannons
Cannons is the equally hollow and shallow left on the other side of Ha'ena Bay from Tunnels. A shorter paddle than its neighbor, it delivers powerful barrels in a breathtaking setting. Very localized.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NNW (330°)
- Direction range
- 300° - 360°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Offshore range
- 190° - 250°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
4m+
Board
Shortboard
Consistency
6/10
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
4/10
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: Beach access at Ha'ena Beach Park. Shorter paddle than Tunnels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Cannons?
Cannons works best on a mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Cannons?
Offshore wind at Cannons blows from the SSW (200°). Anything in the 190° to 250° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Cannons?
Cannons wants NNW swell (300° to 360°) between 1.2m and 3m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Cannons?
The main season at Cannons is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Nov-Mar. Other side of Ha'ena Bay from Tunnels. Equally hollow left.
How do I get to Cannons?
Fly into LIH, then allow about 45 minutes by road. Beach access at Ha'ena Beach Park. Shorter paddle than Tunnels.
What kind of wave is Cannons?
Cannons is a reef break, a left-hander over a reef bottom. Difficulty is rated 7/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Nov-Mar. Other side of Ha'ena Bay from Tunnels. Equally hollow left.
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