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Crowd Surf

4.0 — based on 21 community signals
4.2 12 species 28 contributors

Year-round surf spot in the United States with consistent waves and active community documentation.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
13 kn
Wave
1.42 m
Water
27.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ENE (67%)
Now: ENE (69°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.63m

Today: High 11:00 (+0.75m), Low 00:00 (+0.36m)

+0.9 m+0.3 m
▼ 00:00 · +0.36m ▲ 11:00 · +0.75m ▼ 20:00 · +0.4m ▲ 22:00 · +0.41m Now +0.4m
Fri 18Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24
UV8.5 · very high Air PM2.56 · good 06:19 18:30
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-18 13.2 1.48 9 1mm
09-19 12.7 1.62 8 3mm
09-20 12.1 1.56 9 2mm
09-21 12.2 1.54 9 1mm
09-22 11.7 1.34 8 5mm
09-23 12.1 1.34 8 7mm
09-24 10.9 1.16 7 18mm

About this spot

Crowd Surf delivers reliable waves throughout the year, making it accessible to surfers seeking regular conditions without seasonal constraints. The spot has built a modest community presence, with documented species observations and video content showing what to expect in the water. The break is outside any marine protected area, so access is straightforward for most surfers. Conditions remain predictable enough that planning a trip here works regardless of the season you choose. The spot's year-round viability means you can chase good swell whenever your schedule allows. Local documentation includes video resources and wildlife observations that give newcomers a realistic picture of what they'll encounter. While specific difficulty ratings and water metrics aren't established, the community activity suggests the break works for multiple skill levels. The availability of observation data shows this is an actively surfed location with enough traffic to generate consistent intel.

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Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 120V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 11630km · ~2675kg · €48

FAQ

Can you surf Crowd Surf year-round?

Yes. Crowd Surf works throughout the year, so seasonal timing isn't a limiting factor for planning a visit.

What can I expect to see in the water?

The spot has 12 recorded species observations. Check community videos and local reports for current marine life activity.

Are there access restrictions?

Crowd Surf is not within a marine protected area, so standard public beach access applies.

Is there recent video content?

Yes. Three community videos are available to preview conditions and technique at the break.

See it live now

Live webcams at this spot (within 500 m). Windy.com

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Hanauma Bay Dive Tours

1.2 km
Dive centre

Trident Adventures

5.1 km
Dive centre
Hours: Tu-Sa 09:00-18:00

Hawaiian Diving Adventures

6.8 km
Dive centre

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

54 records · 46 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Last seen:
17 Jan 2026
×1records

Grapsus tenuicrustatus

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Last seen:
5 Jan 2026
×1records

Melampus castaneus

Gastropoda · Ellobiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
4 Jan 2026
×2records

Longchaeus maculosus

Gastropoda · Pyramidellidae
GBIF
Last seen:
4 Jan 2026
×1records

Cerithium rostratum

Gastropoda · Cerithiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
4 Jan 2026
×1records

Veronicella cubensis

Gastropoda · Veronicellidae
GBIF
Last seen:
4 Jan 2026
×1records

Neomonachus schauinslandi

Mammalia · Phocidae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×3records

Zachrysia provisoria

Gastropoda · Zachrysiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×1records

Dendrodoris tuberculosa

Gastropoda · Dendrodorididae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×1records

Physalia physalis

Hydrozoa · Physaliidae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×1records

Porites evermanni

Anthozoa · Poritidae
GBIF
Last seen:
2 Jan 2026
×1records

Holothuria whitmaei

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
GBIF
Last seen:
2 Jan 2026
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Crowdsurfing Fail || ViralHog

ViralHog
💬 3 top comments
  • At least his friends know what to buy him for Xmas. A belt and some new underwear.

    @plogger34 · 👍 106
  • 😂😂😂😂😂the way they dropped him😂😂😂😂 they all got stinky

    @itsintheword230 · 👍 29
  • Yo this is funny as hell 😂😂

    @PeterPan-qj4lw · 👍 65

I'VE NEVER SEEN THIS MANY CROWD SURFERS BEFORE (State Champs Tour 2019)

The Relatable Girls

Crowd in Surf Village, US Open of Surfing

Buddy Blackburn
wind peaks Jul-Jun-Aug, calmest Oct-Feb-Jan, dry Jan-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)

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