Puaena Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Oahu, USA)
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Puaena Point in Oahu is an exposed reef break that only works when conditions are just right. Summer in particular tends to be flat. Works best in offshore winds from the southeast. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the best swell direction is from the northwest. A reef breaks right. Often Crowded. Beware of urchins, rocks and pollution.
Puaena Point Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: |
|---|---|
 Reef |  2 |
| Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
| inconsistent | 78°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Puaena Point:
The best conditions reported for surf at Puaena Point occur when a Northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southeast.
What's the best time of year to surf Puaena Point (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Puaena Point Location Map
Interactive Puaena Point surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Puaena Point is Dillingham Airport (HDH) in Usa Oahu Isl., 11 km (7 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Puaena Point is Honolulu International Airport (HNL), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 37 km (23 miles) away.
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Live Wave Height (ft)
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Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (ft)- Wind Speed (mph)
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 02:31 Local Time
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| Period (s) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Tides at Puaena Point
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Swell History at Puaena Point
Surf stats for Puaena Point, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Puaena Point
Wind stats for Puaena Point, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Puaena Point Reviews:
Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.
- Overall:2.0
- Quality on a good day:
3.5 - Consistency of Surf:
3.0 - Difficulty Level:2.5
- Wind and Kite Surfing:
1.0 - Crowds:2.0
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Reef
PointWave Buoys Nearest To Puaena Point:
- Closest Wave BuoyWaimea Bay, HI5 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyBarbers Point Buoy, Kalaeloa20 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyPearl Harbor Entrance, HI23 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyKaneohe Bay, WETS, HI24 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyKaneohe Bay Buoy25 mi
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