Waikiki (Aquarium) Current Conditions Summary
Waikiki (Aquarium) in Honolulu, HI is a beach break. Current conditions: 2 ft waves, ene 20 mph (offshore), rising → high. Clean offshore + rising tide with 2 ft swell energy. Waikiki (Aquarium) is a beach break in Honolulu, HI. Fast lefts over shallow live coral reef — one of the longest lefts on the south shore. Dangerously shallow at dead low. Longboard or fish works well at 2-3 ft. Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.
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Optimal Surf Conditions for Waikiki (Aquarium)
E
E–NW
2–4 ft
Mid-high tide, clean 2-4 ft S swell, light NE offshore winds. Fires best May-Sep.
Fast lefts over shallow live coral reef — one of the longest lefts on the south shore. Dangerously shallow at dead low. Longboard or fish works well at 2-3 ft.
Less packed than Canoes or Queens despite consistent surf. Bit of a paddle out filters the tourist crowd.
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