Spot Guide › United States › Hawaii › Puaʻena Point foil area
Hawaii, United States · 21.6029, -158.1074
Season
Late-March trip discussion; avoid low tide
Water
North Shore reef surf; can work across tides but has shallow sections at low tide
Experience
Intermediate-to-advanced reef and lineup-aware prone foiler
Hazards
Shallow reef at lower tide, surf-school beginners and crowding. Stay out of the inside teaching zone and assess reef clearance before committing.
Parking & access
Use legal Haleʻiwa/Puaʻena coastal access; the forum does not identify a preferred lot or paddle-out.
“Progression Project forum visitor guidance identifies Puaʻena Point as the preferred North Shore prone option when tide is not too low. A follow-up recommends the middle section near the point when swell has size, while avoiding the inside surf-school zone. A separate Progression Project forum visit says Puaʻena can work across the tide cycle but remains shallow in places at low tide, and warns that the inside is occupied by surf schools.”
— via Progression Project forum — public topic and post research, last verified 2026-08-02
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