Tow foiling in United States in December
In December the best tow foiling in United States is at Oahu – Waimea Bay, Oahu – Haleiwa & Maui – Ho'okipa.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2.3 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 14–26°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 14°C; no wetsuit at 26°C
- Air: 23°C by day, 17°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 27 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 10; a day can have both
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Oahu – Waimea Bay, Oahu – Haleiwa & Maui – Ho'okipa.
- For beginners: Santa Cruz – Cowell's.
When are you planning to go?
1
DecPEAK SEASON
Waimea Bay
Oahu · United States
2.8 m waves26° water27° air
Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 39 km
2
DecPEAK SEASON
Haleiwa
Oahu · United States
2.3 m waves26° water27° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 36 km
3
DecPEAK SEASON
Ho'okipa
Maui · United States
2.1 m waves26° water27° air
Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ OGG 9 km
4
DecPEAK SEASON
Kanaha Beach Park
Maui · United States
2.1 m waves26° water27° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ OGG 0 km
5
DecGOOD
Cowell's
Santa Cruz · United States
2.3 m waves14° water16° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ MRY 45 km
6
DecGOOD
Mavericks
Half Moon Bay · United States
2 m waves14° water15° air
Advanced only · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ SFO 18 km
Averages of the 6 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go tow foiling in United States in December?
Oahu – Waimea Bay: 2.8 m waves; Oahu – Haleiwa: 2.3 m waves; Maui – Ho'okipa: 2.1 m waves.
How warm is the water in United States in December?
14–26°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 14°C; no wetsuit at 26°C.
Where can beginners go tow foiling in December?
Good spots for beginners this month: Santa Cruz – Cowell's.
Which airport is closest?
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), 39 km from Oahu – Waimea Bay; Kahului International Airport (OGG), 9 km from Maui – Ho'okipa; Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), 45 km from Santa Cruz – Cowell's.
