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Sandy Beach: surf spot in Waikiki
Powerful shorebreak, mostly for bodyboarding and bodysurfing.
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- SSE (offshore wind: NNW)
- Best tide
- all tides (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 (21.2850, -157.6730)
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
- Diamond Head: Reef break, lefts & rights, for intermediate surfers, faces S (offshore wind: N), best tide: low to mid
- Kailua: Reef break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces ENE (offshore wind: WSW)
Places to stay near Sandy Beach
- Surf Camp Niu Valley (6.5 km away): Surf camp
- Hawaii Beach Homes (7.2 km away): Holiday rental
- Villa of Hawaii (7.4 km away): Villa
- Embassy Suites by Hilton (7.6 km away): Hotel
- The Pointe,hawaii Loa Ridge (7.7 km away): Guesthouse
- Sheraton-Hawaii Bowl (8.0 km away): Hotel
- Banyan Tree beach house (9.6 km away): Hotel
- Hale Wa'a - House of the Canoe (9.7 km away): Holiday rental
Surf schools near Sandy Beach
- Toes Reef (7.5 km away)
- Cromwell's Beach (13 km away)
- Cliffs Surf Break (14 km away)
- Island Energy Surf School (15 km away)
- Hawaii Surfing Academy (15 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Sandy Beach?
Sandy Beach is in Waikiki, where the best surf season is Apr – Sep (April, May, June, July, August and September). It works best at this tide: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NNW.
What wind is offshore at Sandy Beach?
Sandy Beach faces SSE, so wind from the NNW blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the SSE blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Sandy Beach?
The best tide at Sandy Beach is all tides, 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 Sandy Beach good for beginners?
Sandy Beach is for advanced surfers. Beginners in Waikiki can try Queens/Canoes (Waikiki).
Where can I stay near Sandy Beach?
The nearest places to stay are Surf Camp Niu Valley (6.5 km away), Hawaii Beach Homes (7.2 km away), Villa of Hawaii (7.4 km away) and Embassy Suites by Hilton (7.6 km away). Swell Cabin lists 366 places to stay within 10 km of Waikiki.
What is the surf forecast for Sandy Beach?
Swell Cabin rates Sandy Beach 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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