Kewalos
Kewalos is an A-frame peak that has served as the proving ground for some of Hawaii's greatest modern surfers, including Carissa Moore and Seth Moniz. The left walls up for high-performance surfing, making it a popular summer competition venue.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- S (190°)
- Direction range
- 155° - 225°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 1.8m
- Ideal size
- 1.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (10°)
- Offshore range
- 340° - 55°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
26°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
2.5m+
Board
Shortboard
Consistency
6/10
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
7/10
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: Beach access near Kewalo Basin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Kewalos?
Kewalos works best on a mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Kewalos?
Offshore wind at Kewalos blows from the N (10°). Anything in the 340° to 55° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Kewalos?
Kewalos wants S swell (155° to 225°) 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 Kewalos?
The main season at Kewalos is May-Sep. A secondary window runs Apr, Oct. May-Sep. A-frame peak. Hot bed for Hawaii's emerging talent.
How do I get to Kewalos?
Fly into HNL, then allow about 12 minutes by road. Beach access near Kewalo Basin.
What kind of wave is Kewalos?
Kewalos is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights over a reef bottom. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: May-Sep
Secondary: Apr, Oct
May-Sep. A-frame peak. Hot bed for Hawaii's emerging talent.
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