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Hawaiian Island Surf and Sport

3.9 — based on 19 community signals
4.4 12 species 47 contributors

Hawaiian Island Surf and Sport offers consistent year-round waves in Hawaii, United States. A versatile spot with active community documentation.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Shore entryFamily-friendlyBeginner

At a glance

Activity
surf
Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round
Marine life
Green sea turtle

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
16.5 kn
Wave
0.78 m
Water
27.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ENE (77%)
Now: ENE (73°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.64m

Next: High at 11:00 (+0.74m)

+0.9 m+0.3 m
▲ 11:00 · +0.74m ▼ 02:00 · +0.33m ▲ 12:00 · +0.82m ▼ 20:00 · +0.42m Now +0.3m
Fri 18Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24
UV8.6 · very high Air PM2.56 · good 06:13 18:25
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-18 19.8 0.78 9 0mm
09-19 15.9 0.86 8 0mm
09-20 17.5 0.9 9 0mm
09-21 17.3 0.88 9 0mm
09-22 16.8 0.74 8 1mm
09-23 13.6 0.74 8 54mm
09-24 17.4 0.76 9 38mm

About this spot

Hawaiian Island Surf and Sport is a year-round surf destination in Hawaii that delivers consistent conditions across all seasons. The spot attracts surfers of varying skill levels and maintains an engaged community that regularly documents sessions and conditions. With 12 species observations recorded and 3 community videos available, the break has become a reference point for local surfers tracking wave quality and marine activity. The spot sits outside marine protected areas, making access straightforward for visiting surfers. Community participation here runs strong—locals and visitors alike share video content and contribute observation data that helps build reliable intel on conditions. This collaborative approach means you'll find current session reports and seasonal insights from people who surf it regularly. The consistent year-round swell makes it viable for planning trips at almost any time, though local knowledge from the community videos will help you dial in your timing. Whether you're scouting your first visit or planning a return trip, the documented species and video library offer practical insight into what to expect in the water.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Marine life

Green sea turtle

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 ↔ 11636km · ~2676kg · €48

FAQ

What's the best time to surf Hawaiian Island Surf and Sport?

This spot works year-round, so you can plan a trip almost any time. Check the community videos for recent session footage to see current conditions before you go.

Is this spot good for beginners?

Difficulty data isn't specified for this break. Watch the 3 available community videos to assess wave size and intensity, then decide if it suits your level.

What marine life have been spotted here?

12 species observations have been recorded at this spot. Community documentation provides the best current record of what's active in the water.

Do I need permits or special access to surf here?

The spot is outside marine protected areas, so standard beach access applies. Check local regulations for any seasonal restrictions or beach advisories before your session.

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

48 records · 28 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Nerita picea

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

Littoraria pintado

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

Grapsus tenuicrustatus

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

Walteria

Hexactinellida · Euplectellidae
OBIS
Last seen:
24 Oct 2023
×6records
Depth:
1638–1818 m

Farrea

Hexactinellida · Farreidae
OBIS
Last seen:
24 Oct 2023
×2records
Depth:
1646–1726 m

Hexactinellida

Hexactinellida
OBIS
Last seen:
23 Oct 2023
×2records
Depth:
1718–1722 m

Hyalonema (Corynonema)

Hexactinellida · Hyalonematidae
OBIS
Last seen:
23 Oct 2023
×1records
Depth:
1725 m

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Last seen:
11 Feb 2020
×1records

Mesoplodon densirostris

Blainville's beaked whale
Mammalia · Ziphiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
15 Jul 2017
×1records

Dasyatidae

Stingray species
Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
OBIS
Last seen:
20 Aug 2013
×1records
Depth:
14–20 m

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Last seen:
28 Feb 2011
×1records

Pseudorca crassidens

false killer whale
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
20 Nov 2010
×9records
Depth:
0 m

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.

Epic Pro Surfing in Hawaii: Oahu World Championships (Pipe Masters)

Gabriel Traveler
💬 3 top comments
  • u look good on those waves!  lol

    @CyndyNeg · 👍 1
  • very nice change in climate ya got going there thus from the snowy mountains in Canada to the sunny beaches of Hawaii : )

    @clnmyjts · 👍 0
  • Looks like you had tons of fun!! Your very good at surfing!

    @ranaspana · 👍 1

Hawaii Surf Team

freesurf magazine

🔵 (ASMR) Waves of the World/Surfing 2022 Store Loop - Hawaii/Indo/Tahiti🌊

Waves of the World
💬 3 top comments
  • Second wave drop was beyond insane and he made it clean ..love it...gracias

    @rnc.4575 · 👍 2
  • Делать видео это образ жизни. Всё приходит с опытом! И главное, каждый раз после завершение монтажа хочется ещё и ещё! Ведь это же кайф, колода ты что-то делаешь с удовольствием, а другим нравится! А если ты ещё на этом зарабатываешь, так это вообще е - работа мечты! Всем воплощения своих мечт! 🙂

    @traficon6415 · 👍 3
  • Espectacular

    @mariaherciliavillalobosfuentes · 👍 1
wind peaks Jul-Aug-Jun, calmest Mar-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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