Reef BreakBeginner — Intermediatesummer

Publics (Waikiki)

Fun reef break on the Diamond Head side of Waikiki. Good for intermediate surfers. Multiple sections including lefts and rights. Less crowded than the main Waikiki breaks.

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

21.2690, -157.8195

NOAA Buoy

Nearby Spots

Populars (Waikiki)

1573 ft · Reef Break · Best 2–5 ft

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2263 ft · Reef Break · Best 2–5 ft

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2932 ft · Reef Break · Best 1–4 ft

Waikiki Hawaii Bowls

3642 ft · Reef Break · Best 3–8 ft

Diamond Head (Cliffs)

1.2 mi · Reef Break · Best 3–8 ft

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