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Point Break

Waimea Bay

Haleiwa · United States  ·  Giant waves for finale

Point Break filmed at Waimea Bay, Haleiwa. The giant waves for the film's climax were shot in this north shore bay on Oahu.

Where to go

21.640296, -158.063779
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Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Good to know

Title
Point Break (1991)
On screen
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In real life
Waimea Bay, Haleiwa
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did Point Break film at Waimea Bay?
At 21.640296, -158.063779 in Haleiwa. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.
Can you visit Waimea Bay?
Open to the public, free.
What else was filmed near Waimea Bay?
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