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Diamond Head: surf spot in Waikiki
Coral reef.
- Wave
- Reef break, lefts & rights
- Level
- Intermediate
- Faces
- S (offshore wind: N)
- Best tide
- low to mid (from surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Apr – Sep: April, May, June, July, August, September
- Water temperature
- 24–27°C (boardshorts)
- Location
- Waikiki, United States (21.2545, -157.8083)
Other surf spots in Waikiki
- Queens/Canoes (Waikiki): Reef break, lefts & rights, for beginners, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: all tides
- Ala Moana: Reef break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, best tide: all tides
- Sandy Beach: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces SSE (offshore wind: NNW), best tide: all tides
- Kailua: Reef break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces ENE (offshore wind: WSW)
Places to stay near Diamond Head
- Diamond Head Bed & Breakfast (1.4 km away): B&B
- Diamond Head Beach Hotel and Residences (1.4 km away): Resort
- Colony Surf (1.6 km away): Holiday rental
- Lotus (1.6 km away): Hotel
- Royal Hawaiian Waikiki (1.6 km away): Hotel
- Kaimana Beach Hotel (1.6 km away): Hotel
- Banyan House (1.9 km away): Hotel
- Public Art "Surfer on a Wave" (2.3 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Diamond Head
- Cliffs Surf Break (0.5 km away)
- Tonggs (1.2 km away)
- Cromwell's Beach (1.2 km away)
- Hawaii Surfing Academy (1.8 km away)
- Shaka Surfing Academy (1.9 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Diamond Head?
Diamond Head is in Waikiki, where the best surf season is Apr – Sep (April, May, June, July, August and September). It works best at this tide: low to mid. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the N.
What wind is offshore at Diamond Head?
Diamond Head faces S, so wind from the N blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the S blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Diamond Head?
The best tide at Diamond Head is low to mid, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Diamond Head good for beginners?
Diamond Head is better for intermediate surfers. Beginners in Waikiki can try Queens/Canoes (Waikiki).
Where can I stay near Diamond Head?
The nearest places to stay are Diamond Head Bed & Breakfast (1.4 km away), Diamond Head Beach Hotel and Residences (1.4 km away), Colony Surf (1.6 km away) and Lotus (1.6 km away). Swell Cabin lists 366 places to stay within 10 km of Waikiki.
What is the surf forecast for Diamond Head?
Swell Cabin rates Diamond Head hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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