Rockpiles/Heisler Park and Surf forecast

Located on the North Shore of Oahu, just South of Off The Wall, Rockpiles is a quality but sketchy left-hand reef set-up that offers up a barrel for those brave enough to try. The waves here are heavy and break for up to 50 meters over a lava rock reef. The name is a dead giveaway, the lava reef is incredibly close to the surface, making the consequence-to-pay-off ratio interesting, to say the least. There are some rights but they are even sketchier than the lefts.

What are the best surf conditions for Rockpiles?

Gets good between waist-high and triple overhead. We recommend riding a shortboard or a step-up here. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here is consistent (6/10) and will have a crew on it (7/10). The best winds More...