Located on Kauai, Hawaii, Polihale is a peaky beach break that offers up some rippable walls when the conditions line up, specifically on combo swells. The waves here can be a bit tricky at times and break for up to 50 meters over defined sandbars. Look to the North on North swells for a heaving right-hand point.
What are the best surf conditions for Polihale?
Gets good between waist-high and triple overhead. We recommend riding a shortboard or a step-up as the size picks up here. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here is pretty consistent (6/10) and will generally be uncrowded (4/10). The best winds are from the East. The best swells are from the Northwest, Southwest, and West. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing board shorts or a bikini year-round here. Water temperatures range from 27 to 24. See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
