World › United States of America › Hawaii › Waimea Bay
Waimea Bay 81.2
#1765 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇺🇸 United States of America · Hawaii · near Wahiawa
Works almost every day, no off season.
Works all yearWarm waterIntermediate
Surf score81.2 /100
Surfable days97% of the year
Clean days26% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell29% period 11 s+
Typical size1.3 m 4.1 ft median
Water25°C boardshorts
Best time to surf Waimea Bay
The best time to surf Waimea Bay is January, November, December. The season runs Dec to Jan. In January the water sits around 25°C, so pack a rash vest or 2 mm, and the typical wave is 1.8 m. The nearest airport is HNL (38 km) and the nearest town is Wahiawa (16 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 100% | 55% | 1.8 m | 25°C | vest |
| Feb | 99% | 31% | 1.7 m | 24°C | vest |
| Mar | 100% | 35% | 1.7 m | 24°C | vest |
| Apr | 97% | 26% | 1.4 m | 24°C | vest |
| May | 95% | 12% | 1.1 m | 25°C | boardies |
| Jun | 95% | 4% | 0.9 m | 26°C | boardies |
| Jul | 95% | 3% | 0.9 m | 26°C | boardies |
| Aug | 92% | 5% | 0.9 m | 27°C | boardies |
| Sep | 93% | 11% | 1.0 m | 27°C | boardies |
| Oct | 99% | 32% | 1.3 m | 27°C | boardies |
| Nov | 99% | 39% | 1.6 m | 26°C | boardies |
| Dec | 100% | 54% | 1.8 m | 25°C | boardies |
Why 81.2
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
15.6
Groundswell 12%
5.6
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
3.2
Water comfort 10%
8.9
Access 10%
9.8
The detail
Faces 300° with 42% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 90% of days. Mean peak period 10.1 s. Days over 3 m: 2%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 46%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates 21.642, -158.063 (OpenStreetMap).
Spots nearby
Log Cabins🇺🇸 United States of America · score 83.2Chuns Reef🇺🇸 United States of America · score 80.7Ehukai🇺🇸 United States of America · score 83.2Backdoor🇺🇸 United States of America · score 84.0
Compare Waimea Bay with 5,700 other spots
Filters by month, level and water, map, side by side comparison and a trip planner.
Open the interactive profileMore spots good in JanuaryFilters by month, level and water, map, side by side comparison and a trip planner.