Hideaways
Hideaways is an exposed reef break in Princeville that produces hollow A-frames on NW swell. Limited to 10 parking spots and accessed by a steep trail, it rewards the effort with very little crowd and quality waves over sharp reef.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 320° - 30°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (157°)
- Offshore range
- 120° - 200°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Danger below
- 0.3m
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
3m+
Board
Shortboard
Consistency
5/10
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: Steep trail from Princeville. Very limited parking (10 spots).
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Nov-Mar. In Princeville. Exposed reef break with hollow A-frames on NW swell.
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