Surf spot

kualoa point (the point, kualoa valley)

Forecast conditions and map view for kualoa point (the point, kualoa valley) in USA, Hawaii, Oahu. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, Hawaii, Oahu
Coordinates: 21.5351, -157.8386

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Wave period (s)	4.8	5	5	5	5	4.9	4.8	7.5	7.5	7	7.5	6.8	6.6	6.9	6.9	6.9	7	7	7	7	7	7	6.8	7.1	6.8	6.5	6.5	6.6	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.4	6.4	6.6	6.5	6.4	6.3	6.5	6.2	6.2	7	7	8.5	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.1	5.3	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.7	5.7
Wave energy (kJ)	51	69	66	65	63	56	50	123	123	125	96	71	71	115	119	119	116	116	112	106	101	95	86	78	79	75	70	64	59	51	46	42	38	36	35	36	35	34	33	31	30	29	42	44	52	48	50	36	62	58	54	65	67	72	77	89
Wind speed (km/h)	12.6	11.7	10.8	12.7	13.3	13.1	10.5	10.4	8.6	9.7	8.8	10.9	12.7	11.4	9.8	10.8	9.4	8.2	10.3	12.3	12.1	11.1	11.5	15.6	11.8	11.9	11.3	13.8	13.5	11.4	13.3	11.7	8.2	8.5	11.2	13.2	14.4	15.6	14.5	16.2	17	16.3	16.4	18.5	18.9	19.7	20	20.6	19.9	19.4	18.1	19.8	20.8	21.7	22.8	22.4
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Kualoa Point (The Point, Kualoa Valley), Oahu, Hawaii is a scenic, exposed surf spot on Oahu’s windward coast, set against the dramatic backdrop of Kualoa Ranch and the cliffs of the Koʻolau Mountains. It’s best known as a beautiful but fairly fickle break that can produce fun waves when the conditions line up.

Surf characteristics

Wave type: Mostly a reef/point-style break with shifting sand and reef influence
Best swell direction: Typically handles northeast to east swells best
Best wind: Light offshore to calm conditions are ideal; strong trade winds can make it messy
Wave quality: Can be clean and playful on the right day, but often inconsistent

Who it’s for

Usually better for intermediate to advanced surfers
Can be approachable when small, but the spot may get powerful and tricky as swell rises
Reef and local conditions mean it’s not always beginner-friendly

Hazards and considerations

Shallow reef and possible rock exposure
Strong currents can be present depending on swell and tide
Conditions can change quickly with tide, wind, and swell angle
Respect local surfers and access rules near the ranch area

Best time to surf

Often better during winter swell season for larger energy, but summer trades can still produce occasional rideable days
Early morning is often the cleanest window before winds pick up

Overall vibe

Kualoa Point is more of a scenic, condition-dependent wave than a consistent everyday surf spot. When it turns on, it offers a memorable session with one of the most iconic views on Oahu.