Chun's Reef
Chun's Reef is the mellow side of the North Shore—a fun reef break that offers longboard-friendly rights without the intensity of its bigger-name neighbors. Accessible and forgiving, it's one of the best spots for intermediate surfers to experience North Shore waves.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Direction range
- 300° - 330°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 1.8m
- Ideal size
- 1.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 100° - 170°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
2.5m+
Board
Longboard
Consistency
7/10
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
5/10
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: Beach access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Chun's Reef?
Chun's Reef works best on a mid to high tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Chun's Reef?
Offshore wind at Chun's Reef blows from the SE (135°). Anything in the 100° to 170° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Chun's Reef?
Chun's Reef wants NW swell (300° to 330°) between 0.9m and 1.8m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Chun's Reef?
The main season at Chun's Reef is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Oct. Nov-Mar. Mellower North Shore break good for longboarding.
How do I get to Chun's Reef?
Fly into HNL, then allow about 45 minutes by road. Beach access.
What kind of wave is Chun's Reef?
Chun's Reef is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights over a reef bottom. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Oct
Nov-Mar. Mellower North Shore break good for longboarding.
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