Hookipa
Edit SpotAbout
it's a great wave.
Atmosphere:
love this wave, heavy localism.
Additional Info:
don't act big, or you'll get cracks.
Location
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drive north on Hana Hwy till you come to a sign that says, "Hookipa Beach Park." Turn Left.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Fast, Powerful, Fun, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Don't know |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, West, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Paia bay
0.04 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Baldwin beach
2.06 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Don't know |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Hookipa beach
2.58 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |