Overview
Horseshoe, also known as Hawaiian Jack, is a wedgy right that shoulders off into deeper water over live coral. It's one of a string of peaks and corners that pop up along a 2 km fringing reef running down toward General Luna, so you'll find both lefts and rights depending on which section you line up.
When It Works
Horseshoe is at its best in head-high swell. It draws swell from north through east, with northeast (NE) the standout direction, and stays rideable across a wide band, working from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 3.7 m / 12 ft. Consistency is moderate. General Luna next door is rarely rideable itself, but it's a handy gauge for how much swell is reaching the other spots.
Wind and Tide
Look for a west (W) offshore wind. The reef can work through low, mid, and high tide, with a rising tide the better call, and this wedgy right favours the fuller water higher up. It's an exposed setup that blows out easily, so aim for a window with clean wind.
Local Tips
This is an expert-level wave. The lineup stays fairly quiet, and it tends to be a touch more forgiving than you might expect for a reef.
Access
Getting out takes some effort. It's around a 300 m paddle, and many surfers make the 20-minute walk and paddle across the low-tide reef from the cemetery. Alternatively, you can pay for a 5-minute boat ride from town.
