Hanalei Point
Hanalei Point is a long right point that breaks 300+ yards over lava reef with powerful barrel sections and an inside bowl. Multiple peaks spread the crowd across the lineup. This is where Andy and Bruce Irons honed their skills.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNW (340°)
- Direction range
- 300° - 360°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3.6m
- Ideal size
- 2.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (160°)
- Offshore range
- 100° - 200°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
5m+
Board
Shortboard
Consistency
6/10
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
7/10
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: Beach access at Hanalei Bay Beach Park.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Nov-Mar. Long right point breaking 300+ yards over lava reef. Andy & Bruce Irons' proving ground.
Getting There
👨👩👧👦Family Travel
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