Canoes
Oahu South Shore · United States
Mellow reef breakgood for beginnersboard rental nearby
Waikiki's classic learning wave, soft and long, on summer south swell. Best wind — NE (trade).
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Mellow reef break |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from southeast — southwest |
| Coordinates | 21.275, -157.8265 |
FAQ
Is Canoes good for beginners?
Yes, Canoes works for beginners. Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Canoes today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#oahu-south-shore/canoes. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Oahu South Shore
- Kewalos — surf spot, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Ala Moana Bowls — surf spot, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Kaisers — Reef, right-hander, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Threes — Reef, right-hander, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Populars — surf spot, beginners and intermediates
- Queens — Reef break, right-hander, beginners and intermediates
- Publics — Reef, left-hander, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Tonggs — Mellow reef, beginners and intermediates
- Diamond Head — surf spot, intermediates and advanced surfers