Overview
Waikiki is a soft, forgiving beach break where gentle lefts and rights peel over a mix of boulders and sand. The easy, rolling peaks make it a natural longboard wave.
When It Works
Waikiki draws swell from the south through west, with southwest (SW) swell the best match. On southwest swells you'll find mushy peaks breaking inside the jetties, while bigger days push the wave further outside before it reforms on the inside. It works from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 1.8 m / 6 ft and stays reliably consistent.
Wind and Tide
Look for a northeast (NE) offshore wind. The wave surfs on low to mid tide, with a rising tide generally the better call. Once the push heads on toward high tide, though, it tends to fatten out too much to be worth it.
Local Tips
This is a beginner-friendly wave, so expect a busy lineup when it's on. Worth knowing before you paddle out: the paddle itself can be long and tiring. Waikiki is also home to Peru's original Waikiki Surf Club, alongside South Pacific and Club Terrazas, and it's worth a look to check out their old logs.
Access
You'll find restrooms, showers, a lifeguard, and a surf school on hand. Parking comes as a car park with paid and roadside options.
