Puaena Point
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A good spot to learn on big swells. Like anywhere else show everyone respect!
Atmosphere:
Only goes off when its big everywhere else on the North Shore. Always a little smaller than other North Shore spots. Lots of surf schools teach lessons here.
Additional Info:
You really have to love PP. Awesome spot. The traditional takeoff zone is a left and is often croweded. There are three different belts of surfing here. The far outside left, the middle, and the inside for groms or those just learning. You'll likely see Sunset Suzy or another class in session there. When it gets big, I like the rights from out out the Cheese Grater rock. You can get totally stoked from here and I surf a 10-11 and even a 12 foot gun outside PP. The spot is called incinerators actually but most call it Outside Puena Point. You just have to make sure it is big enough (10 foot faces plus) in order to make it around the cheese grater rock. Otherwise, keep the rock to you immediate left and make very sharp rights. If you decide to face the crowd on the outside left, prepare for Malibu drop-in's and some bumps and bruises. Bring some quick fix for your ride. Weekends are really bad especially when everywhere else is huge.
Location
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The north side of Haliewa beach park.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest |
| Swell size | 6ft-8ft - Don't know |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks, Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.55 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
0.75 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
1.63 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |