Water quality status & surf hazard guide — North Shore Oʻahu
📍 North Shore, Oʻahu · between Pipeline and Sunset Beach
Rocky Point is in the middle of the North Shore surf corridor, between Ehukai Beach (Pipeline) and Sunset Beach. Like other North Shore breaks, the area has moderate bacteria risk driven by nearby streams, agricultural land, and seasonal rainfall. The DOH monitors Ehukai Beach nearby and issues advisories for the broader area after significant rain events.
During dry summer months, water quality improves and conditions become safer for experienced ocean users. The heavy winter swells that make this area famous also bring increased runoff risk during storm systems.
Based on: North Shore stream monitoring, agricultural runoff proximity, DOH Ehukai Beach data
Stay out for at least 72 hours after heavy rain. North Shore streams and agricultural land significantly increase bacteria levels after major rain events.
Rocky Point is actually a cluster of surf breaks centered around a rocky headland between Pipeline and Sunset Beach. The main breaks include:
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