Reef BreakIntermediate — Advancedsummer

Waikiki Hawaii Bowls

More powerful section of the Waikiki reef system. Hollow bowls section. Handles bigger south swells than the inner breaks. Good for intermediate to advanced.

Reef break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SW

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (N)

Season

summer

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

Oahu

Region

Waikiki

Coordinates

21.2685, -157.8302

NOAA Buoy

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