Avalanche Oahu
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Good place to surf when it starts getting big on the North SHore.
A little adventure, but safe enough for experienced surfers.
Additional Info:
Park at Haleiwa. paddle out and over to the left.
Needs a big swell to work. Worth the paddle. Careful, don't get caught inside.
Location
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Outside and to the West of Haleiva boat harbor. An outside reef break. Starts to work at 6-8 foot. Big dumping left into deep water channel. Right will line up and goes into Walls.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Powerful |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest |
| Swell size | 8ft-10ft - Don't know |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Laniakea
0.43 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Haleiwa
0.75 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Puaena Point
2.38 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |