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Sandy Beach

Dangerous, powerful shore break. Famous for bodyboarding and bodysurfing. Many spinal injuries occur here. Nicknamed "Break Neck Beach."

Powerful shore break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

E, SE, S

Swell Size

3–10 ft

Tide

any tide

Wind

offshore (W/NW)

Season

summer

Skill Level

Advanced — Expert

Location

County

Oahu

Region

East Side

Coordinates

21.2865, -157.6703

NOAA Buoy

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