Surf spot

Pyramid Rock

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Country: USA, Hawaii, Oahu
Coordinates: 21.4615, -157.7634

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Wave period (s)	7	7	7.5	6.8	7	7	7	7	7.2	7.2	7.1	6.5	6.7	7.2	7.2	7.3	7	6.7	6.9	6.9	6.8	6.6	6.6	6.6	4.5	4.5	4.8	5	5	5	4.8	4.8	4.3	4.4	4.5	4.9	4.8	4.9	5.8	5.1	5.1	4.8	5.2	5.3	5.1	5.5	5.7	5.6	5.6	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.6	5.6	5.5	5.5
Wave energy (kJ)	125	120	92	69	119	120	127	129	124	124	118	112	105	96	88	76	77	72	67	64	55	50	45	40	19	20	27	36	41	40	31	31	41	30	33	44	53	58	86	70	96	64	87	92	65	87	84	93	100	100	92	89	87	90	96	97
Wind speed (km/h)	10.7	11.6	12.9	13.2	12.3	11.5	11.4	10.5	13.6	12.4	13	12.6	13.5	14.3	14.8	14.6	14.4	12	12.7	20.9	15.8	15.8	14.7	16.1	12	13.9	16.6	17.3	16.3	20.1	18.4	21.7	25.8	23.8	27.7	27.4	24.3	27	26.5	26.3	21.8	20	25.1	24.7	22.2	21.7	20.5	22.1	20.8	19.4	18.4	22.6	20.7	19.8	20.9	20.6
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Pyramid Rock is a surf spot on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii, near Mokulēʻia / Kaena Point area, known more for its scenic reef break and powerful winter surf than for easy, forgiving waves.

Spot description

Type: Reef break
Best swell: North and northwest swells
Best wind: Light east or southeast trade winds offshore
Wave character: Fast, powerful, and often hollow when conditions line up
Consistency: Can be very good in the winter, but it’s highly tide- and swell-dependent

What it’s like

Pyramid Rock is a classic Hawaiian reef setup with a defined takeoff zone and waves that can run across the reef with speed. On a good day, it can produce clean, barreling lefts and rights, but it can also be challenging because the reef is shallow and the surf can get heavy quickly.

Skill level

Recommended for: Advanced to expert surfers
Not ideal for: Beginners or people unfamiliar with reef breaks
Why: Shallow reef, strong currents, and powerful surf can make wipeouts dangerous

Hazards

Sharp, shallow reef
Strong rips and currents
Heavy shorebreak depending on tide and swell
Crowd/lineup etiquette can matter when it’s firing

Best time to surf

Winter months: Generally the most reliable period due to north swells
Mid-tide often works best: Too low can be dangerous on the reef, too high may reduce shape
Early mornings: Often cleaner with lighter winds

Overall vibe

Pyramid Rock is more of a serious reef surf spot than a casual beach break. When it’s working, it offers quality Hawaiian waves with a scenic backdrop, but it demands respect and local knowledge.