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Waimea Bay

Legendary big wave spot. Only breaks properly at 15ft+ Hawaiian scale. The original big wave proving ground. Famous shore break on smaller days.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

N, NW

Swell Size

10–30 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (S)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Expert

Location

County

Oahu

Region

North Shore

Coordinates

21.6428, -158.0665

NOAA Buoy

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