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Better be a Ripper.
Location
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Coming towards Hawi town from Kawaihae you will pass a gated community named Puakea Bay Ranch on youy left, take the next left after that and you wil go down a road that is filled with potholes follow this road to the bottom and on your left you will find a cemnt driveway with a dirt parking lot and a white pickett fence, the break is right in front of the parking lot. This break is also featured in the surf video: The Fifth Symphony Document with Kelly Slater and Shane dorian along with other local breaks like the Lighthouse, and Keokea.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Kohala lighthouse
7.25 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Swimming Pools
7.57 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Kapaniah
8.78 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |