Diamond Head
Oahu South Shore · United States
Surf spotgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Open to both south swell and trade-wind waves, often windy. Best wind — N/NE.
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 | Surf spot |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from southeast — southwest |
| Coordinates | 21.256, -157.8065 |
FAQ
Is Diamond Head good for beginners?
Diamond Head is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Diamond Head 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/diamond-head. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
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- Populars — surf spot, beginners and intermediates
- Canoes — Mellow reef break, beginners
- Queens — Reef break, right-hander, beginners and intermediates
- Publics — Reef, left-hander, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Tonggs — Mellow reef, beginners and intermediates