Reef BreakBeginner — Intermediatesummer

Populars (Waikiki)

Another gentle Waikiki break between Queens and Canoes. Fun longboard wave. One of the best beginner spots in Hawaii.

Right reef break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SW

Swell Size

2–5 ft

Tide

any tide

Wind

light

Season

summer

Skill Level

Beginner — Intermediate

Location

County

Oahu

Region

Waikiki

Coordinates

21.2700, -157.8240

NOAA Buoy

Nearby Spots

Queens (Waikiki)

712 ft · Reef Break · Best 2–5 ft

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Canoes (Waikiki)

1396 ft · Reef Break · Best 1–4 ft

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Publics (Waikiki)

1573 ft · Reef Break · Best 2–5 ft

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Waikiki Hawaii Bowls

2178 ft · Reef Break · Best 3–8 ft

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Diamond Head (Cliffs)

1.4 mi · Reef Break · Best 3–8 ft

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