Avalanche
Oahu Haleiwa · United States
Surf spotgood for advanced surfers
The outer reef beyond Haleiwa, turns on in a big swell. Best wind — E.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Surf spot |
|---|---|
| Good for | advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | northwest |
| Working swell | from west — north |
| Coordinates | 21.5975, -158.1135 |
FAQ
Is Avalanche good for beginners?
Avalanche is a spot for advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Avalanche today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#oahu-haleiwa/avalanche-oahu. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Oahu Haleiwa
- Waimea Bay — Big-wave reef in a bay, advanced surfers
- Chun's Reef — Mellow reef, right-hander, beginners and intermediates
- Jocko's — Reef, left-hander, advanced surfers
- Laniakea — Reef point, right-hander, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Pua'ena Point — Reef by the headland, beginners and intermediates
- Haleiwa (Ali'i Beach) — Reef break, right-hander, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Mokuleia — Reefs and beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers