Pierson's
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Named after Mark Pierson. Local Haole who was the first to surf it - and surf it nearly daily !
everyone used to say: "Where you wanna go?" Let's go Pierson's!!
Atmosphere:
Total Old School Hawaii. Bring a cooler of beer, don't be shy about introducing yourself and the next thing you know, you are sitting around a fire w/ some of the coolest people you've ever met.
Location
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This area is very local, but friendly. Talk to people, what looks like a vacant lot may be reserved parking. Great place to surf, as it is out of the way and never crowded.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Fast |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Avalanche Oahu
3.72 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Haleiwa
5.45 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Yokohama Bay
5.86 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |