Surf: General: If fellow West Side spot Makaha is classic Oahu in the historical sense, Yokohama Bay, just fifteen minutes up Farrington Highway, is classic Oahu in the natural sense. The beach is a sweeping crescent of golden sand and the mountains rising just east of the beach are a lush green.

There are basically two wave options at Yoks: a fast, hollow left-hander that breaks over very shallow coral. And a fast, hollow right-hander just up the beach that on a solid NW swell will offer up gaping barrel sections. The primary difference between the left and the right is perhaps the take-off; where the left is a bit trickier and steep, the right is a bit more manageable.

The inside sections on both waves, however, can be as critical as it gets. While known for its desolation, Yoks can become crowded on the good-to-great days, and respect should always be paid to the local surfers that will most certainly be on it. Tides: Medium to high Size: Head high-3X overhead-plus Wind: Calm or offshore from N to WSW, with NE-ENE as straight offshore. Swell: NW and SSW to SW swells Bottom: Reef with big coral heads, and occasional sand pockets. Paddling: The paddle out is not far, but currents can get bad. Spot Rating: Incredible wave when its on, and it turns on a lot. Access: Easy. Just paddle out from the beautiful beach at Yokohama Bay. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Usually not crowded, but on weekends and during good swells it can get very crowded. Hit-or-miss a lot. Local Vibe: Usually mellow, but becomes intense when the surf is good and the crowd shows up. Environment: Pristine. Hazards: Both the left and rights will drill you into the big coral heads/reef that lurk just below the surface. Currents are also a factor in all sizes. Season: All year. Winter sees stronger surf, but summer can be fun too.