Paddle out from the small swatch of beach fronting the parking lot (with designated free and paid parking), but avoid the areas of very shallow reef straight out from the beach. Good for both shortboarding and longboarding, the fast lefts break over sharp, shallow reef and allow for a quick cover-up if you’re lucky. If you plan on surfing in this area, it’s best to surf the stretch of reef between the two spots, known as Rockpile.
With a tight takeoff zone and a pack of hungry locals, it’s also best left to the residents. Kaiser’s is a predominant right that breaks over a very shallow reef shelf. The wave breaks into the mouth of the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor and is best viewed from across the channel on Magic Island. Ala Moana Bowls to Kaiser’sĪla Moana Bowls is a fast, hollow left that is heavily guarded by a seasoned crew of local surfers. Just remember that proper surfing etiquette applies at all breaks, and with so many people in the water, safety and respect for others are of the utmost importance. Whether you are a longboarder, a shortboarder, experienced, a novice, or a first-timer, Waikiki has a number of breaks that suit all abilities. While the waves are biggest, best, and most consistent during summer, June-September, Waikiki has the potential to see surf at any time during the year. The surf breaks that Duke made famous riding on heavy wooden boards are the same spots that surfers seek out today. Not only did Hawaiians invent the sport of surfing, but the legendary Duke Kahanamoku-original beachboy, Olympic gold-medal swimmer, and the father of modern-day surfing, who hailed from Waikiki-introduced the fluid sport to the world. Recommendations from the African Diaspora.Workman Publishing Arrow Icon Arrow icon.Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Arrow Icon Arrow icon.Little, Brown and Company Arrow Icon Arrow icon.Hachette Nashville Arrow Icon Arrow icon.Grand Central Publishing Arrow Icon Arrow icon.