Waimea Bay
Where in United States is Waimea Bay located?
Wave
| Wave Type | Point Break |
| Wave Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral,sharp rocks etc..) with sand |
| Wave Power | Fast, Powerful |
| Reputation | Legendary |
| Wave Length (best) | Average, 50 to 150 meters |
| Wave Height Min | 3-5 ft/1-1.5 m |
| Wave Height Max | 16 ft+/5 m+ |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | NorthWest |
| Best Wind Direction | East, SouthEast |
| Swell Size Min | 1.0m |
| Swell Size Max | 5m+ |
Tide
| Best Tide Movement | Rising and Falling Tides |
Experience & Equipment
| Paddle Out | Moderate to Difficult |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Few Surfers |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Crowded |
| Access Distance | Take a car |
| Walk Description | Instant access (< 5min) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Public Access | Yes |
Water & Hazards
| Water Quality | Clean & Clear |
Best Time to Surf
| Best Season | December, January, February |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts |
| Water Temp | 24°C | 24°C | 26°C | 26°C | 27°C | 26°C |
| Air Temp | 24°C | 25°C | 26°C | 26°C | 28°C | 26°C |
| Climate | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny |