Waves of the South Shore Series

The South Shore Surf Guide Series: Threes

Quick Answer: Threes is the most high-performance right-hander in Waikiki — located a half mile offshore near the Hale Koa Hotel, best at low tide on a head-high-plus south swell....

The South Shore Surf Guide Series: Threes

Quick Answer: Threes is the most high-performance right-hander in Waikiki — located a half mile offshore near the Hale Koa Hotel, best at low tide on a head-high-plus south swell....

The South Shore Surf Guide Series: Canoes

Quick Answer: Canoes in Waikiki is the best beginner surf spot in the world — a soft, forgiving right-hander directly in front of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, offshore nearly 350...

The South Shore Surf Guide Series: Canoes

Quick Answer: Canoes in Waikiki is the best beginner surf spot in the world — a soft, forgiving right-hander directly in front of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, offshore nearly 350...

The South Shore Surf Guide Series: Populars (Pops)

Quick Answer: Pops (Populars) is a mellow, consistent right-hander located far offshore between Canoes and Queens on Waikiki's South Shore. Pops is less crowded than either neighbor because of the...

The South Shore Surf Guide Series: Populars (Pops)

Quick Answer: Pops (Populars) is a mellow, consistent right-hander located far offshore between Canoes and Queens on Waikiki's South Shore. Pops is less crowded than either neighbor because of the...

The South Shore Surf Guide Series: Queens

Quick Answer: Queens in Waikiki is the best longboarding wave on Oahu's South Shore — a soft, bowly right-hander off Queens Beach, offshore in trade winds, and ideal for noseriding...

The South Shore Surf Guide Series: Queens

Quick Answer: Queens in Waikiki is the best longboarding wave on Oahu's South Shore — a soft, bowly right-hander off Queens Beach, offshore in trade winds, and ideal for noseriding...

The South Shore Surf Guide Series: Walls

Quick Answer: Walls in Waikiki is Oahu's best bodyboarding wave — a raucous right-hander wedged between Publics and Queens that draws a nonstop crowd of groms, bodyboarders, and families every...

The South Shore Surf Guide Series: Walls

Quick Answer: Walls in Waikiki is Oahu's best bodyboarding wave — a raucous right-hander wedged between Publics and Queens that draws a nonstop crowd of groms, bodyboarders, and families every...

The South Shore Surf Guide Series: Diamond Head

Key Concept: Diamond Head is a series of reefs below Oahu's most iconic crater, offering some of the most consistent surf on the island — breaking year-round on south, southwest,...

The South Shore Surf Guide Series: Diamond Head

Key Concept: Diamond Head is a series of reefs below Oahu's most iconic crater, offering some of the most consistent surf on the island — breaking year-round on south, southwest,...