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Level 8/10

Velzyland

North Shore, Oahu, USA

🪸Sharp reef⚠️Shallow👊Localism

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Velzyland is a draining right-hand ledge over shallow coral named after legendary shaper Dale Velzy. Phantom Reef offshore funnels swell directly into the lineup, creating hollow, peeling rights that can run for 150 yards. One of the most heavily localized spots on the North Shore.

10-Day Forecast

Sat8

Poor

0.8mE@7s

23km/h

0.8m@7s

23km/h

Today9

Poor

1.2mE@7s

22km/h

1.2m@7s

22km/h

Mon10

Poor

1.1mE@7s

23km/h

1.1m@7s

23km/h

Tue11

Poor

1.1mE@7s

24km/h

1.1m@7s

24km/h

Wed12

Poor

0.8mE@7s

24km/h

0.8m@7s

24km/h

Thu13

Poor

0.7mESE@8s

28km/h

0.7m@8s

28km/h

Fri14

Poor

1.0mESE@8s

30km/h

1.0m@8s

30km/h

Sat15

Poor

1.5mESE@10s

41km/h

1.5m@10s

41km/h

Sun16

Poor

1.8mENE@8s

26km/h

1.8m@8s

26km/h

Mon17

Poor

1.7mENE@8s

24km/h

1.7m@8s

24km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 21 km/h · PM 23 km/h

Swell

0.8m

E(80°)

Score: 5/25

Period

Short period / windswell

Score: 2/25

Wind

23km/h

E(85°)

Score: 2/25

Weather

27°C

0.1mm68%

First light 5:37amSunrise 6:07amSunset 7:07pmLast light 7:37pm

Windswell0.9m@4sSecondary0.4mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:37–9:16am · risingStrike window: 4:08–7:37pm · droppingIdeal tide: low to mid

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2m1.0

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swell

windkm/h

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tidem

3:30am0.1m

12:30pm0.8m

4:42am0.0m

1:18pm0.8m

9:10pm0.3m

5:45am0.0m

1:50pm0.8m

9:15pm0.3m

6:30am0.0m

2:15pm0.8m

9:18pm0.3m

1:15am0.4m

7:20am0.0m

2:47pm0.8m

9:42pm0.2m

2:00am0.4m

8:00am0.1m

3:10pm0.8m

9:54pm0.2m

2:45am0.5m

8:30am0.1m

3:20pm0.7m

10:06pm0.2m

3:45am0.5m

9:15am0.3m

3:30pm0.7m

10:20pm0.2m

4:45am0.5m

9:50am0.3m

3:50pm0.6m

6:00am0.5m

10:30am0.5m

Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

3:30 am

Low tide - 0.10m

12:30 pm

High tide - 0.78m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction0/25

Swell Size5/25

Swell Period2/25

Wind2/25

Raw Score9/100

Adjustments

🌊💨 Windswell-7

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-15

📉 Undersized Swell-10

⚖️ Penalty Stack Cap+12

🚫 Undersized Capmax 64

Adjusted Score0/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score0

🌊💨 Windswell👥 Summer Break

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: NW (315°)
Direction range: 300° - 330°
Size range: 0.9m - 2.4m
Ideal size: 1.9m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: ESE (120°)
Offshore range: 90° - 170°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: low to mid

Water temp

25°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Bottom

Reef

Max wave face

3.5m+

Board

Shortboard

Consistency

6/10

Difficulty

8/10

Crowd level

5/10

👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds

Access: Beach access. Limited parking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Velzyland?

Velzyland works best on a low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Velzyland?

Offshore wind at Velzyland blows from the ESE (120°). Anything in the 90° to 170° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Velzyland?

Velzyland wants NW swell (300° to 330°) between 0.9m and 2.4m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Velzyland?

The main season at Velzyland is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Oct. Nov-Mar. Named after Dale Velzy. Phantom Reef offshore funnels swell in.