Himalayas
Himalayas is a massive outer reef off Haleiwa that only breaks on historic, once-in-a-decade swells. Named for the Himalayan scale of the waves it produces, this is true frontier big wave surfing—tow-in only, rarely crowded, and deeply consequential.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NNW (330°)
- Direction range
- 310° - 350°
- Size range
- 6.1m - 12.2m
- Ideal size
- 9.4m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 20s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 100° - 180°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
18m+
Board
Gun / Step-up
Consistency
1/10
Difficulty
10/10
Crowd level
1/10
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: Tow-in only. Accessible by jet ski from Haleiwa Harbor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Himalayas?
Himalayas handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.
What wind direction is offshore at Himalayas?
Offshore wind at Himalayas blows from the SE (135°). Anything in the 100° to 180° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Himalayas?
Himalayas wants NNW swell (310° to 350°) between 6.1m and 12.2m, with a period of 20s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Himalayas?
The main season at Himalayas is Dec, Jan, Feb. Dec-Feb. Only breaks on historic swells. Tow-in territory.
How do I get to Himalayas?
Fly into HNL, then allow about 50 minutes by road, plus a boat transfer (around $200 USD). Tow-in only. Accessible by jet ski from Haleiwa Harbor.
What kind of wave is Himalayas?
Himalayas is a big wave break, a peak with lefts and rights over a reef bottom. Difficulty is rated 10/10.
Best Season
Peak: Dec, Jan, Feb
Dec-Feb. Only breaks on historic swells. Tow-in territory.
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