Waimea Bay Surf Report & Forecast

Waimea's outer waters are very deep and clear of any outer reefs or shoals. As a result, much of the energy of long period swells is refracted away from the Bay by the flanking outer reefs at Alligators and Log Cabins, leaving Waimea in a bit of a swell void. This can make the place appear deceptively calm during the early stages of a big swell, compared to some of the other nearby spots. As the interval falls within the mid-period bands, watch for more swell energy to pour into the Bay. On big... Read more