Waikīkī Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Surfing in Honolulu.

1. Waikīkī Beach

9.2
Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Beach · Waikiki · 311 tips and reviews

UH ManoaUH Manoa: Just minutes away from UHM, this beach is popular with both visitors and residents. You can swim, surf, snorkel, dive, people-watch, or just bask in the sun (don't forget to use sunscreen!).

Kelly J.Kelly Jr: I lent the paddle surf,$25/1h.It's easy to fun.This is the first time to ride on the paddle.We shoule try this!

Keith K.Keith Kaplan: Love this beach. Can get pretty crowded but has some great surf spots and a nice sheltered area of the ocean for calmer water.

Diamond Head Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Surfing in Honolulu.

2. Diamond Head Beach

8.8
3451 Diamond Head Rd Honolulu, HI 96816, Honolulu, HI
Surf Spot · 13 tips and reviews

Barefoot WineBarefoot Wine: Join the Surfrider Foundation to celebrate International Surfing Day, sponsored by Barefoot Wine.Cleanup events at Diamond Head Beach, on Sunday, June 19th, from 10:00am-12:00pm. More info on the l Read more.

Salvo P.Salvo Paragas: I surf here every weekend since moved to town area waves are fun and mellow !

Chris H.Chris Hoogstad: Awesome surf! It was awesome to see the waves.

Waikiki Beach Walls is one of The 15 Best Places for Surfing in Honolulu.

3. Waikiki Beach Walls

8.7
Kalakaua Ave (Kapahulu Ave), Honolulu, HI
Surf Spot · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 19 tips and reviews

Casey D.Casey Diablo: Sunsets, people watching, surf.

MitchMitch: Great place to swim and surf.

Jesennia K.Jesennia King: Fun local spot for body surfing .

Ala Moana Beach Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Surfing in Honolulu.

4. Ala Moana Beach Park

8.8
1201 Ala Moana Blvd (at Ala Moana Park Dr), Honolulu, HI
Park · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 98 tips and reviews

Russel C.Russel Cheng: Surf at Concessions or Big Rights. Long boarders dominate Courts.

Neenz F.Neenz Faleafine: After your surf session, head over to Haili's Backyard Luau lunch truck.

Nicholas D.Nicholas Diaz: Forgot to pack a picnic? No worries brah, Surf and Snack is open until 4PM for Burgers, Fries, Plate Lunches, Drinks and Ice Cream. Located near the bathrooms and main parking lot.

Queen's Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Surfing in Honolulu.

5. Queen's Beach

8.5
2715 Kalakaua Ave. (btwn Monsarrat Ave. Poni Moi Rd.), Honolulu, HI
Surf Spot · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 16 tips and reviews

Alecia M.Alecia Milne: Great surf for beginners but it can get very crowded. Lots of turtles though.

*🌴Cheryl G🌴 🌸😍🌸*🌴Cheryl G🌴 🌸😍🌸: This beach is almost always sunny, no matter that its raining everywhere else on Oahu. So you want some sun, sand & surf come on over

David H.David Hulas: AKA Queen's Surf Beach.

Waikiki Pier is one of The 15 Best Places for Surfing in Honolulu.

6. Waikiki Pier

8.7
2571-2599 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Beach · Waikiki · 14 tips and reviews

Loren K.Loren Kahle: Great place to watch the local kids surf the waves at the pier!

Jessica S.Jessica Sinclair: Our daughter practice her surfing here. It's a great spot for kids to surf.

ThomasThomas: Perfect waves for surfing

Hans Hedemann Surf School is one of The 15 Best Places for Surfing in Honolulu.

7. Hans Hedemann Surf School

7.7
150 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI
Surf Spot · Waikiki · 9 tips and reviews

Joel B.Joel Bean: Learn to surf with local pro, Jonnie Boy. Super nice guy.

Allen W.Allen Winkler: Best surf school in Waikiki! Great instructors.

Robin G.Robin Guiffreda: Private lesson w/former pro (Josh) was worth every penny. You'll learn to surf not just catch a couple waves!

Sans Souci Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Surfing in Honolulu.

8. Sans Souci Beach

7.9
2877 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Beach · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 11 tips and reviews

West N.West North: Fantastic surf point the Rice Bowl is easily accessible from this beautiful beach.

Rob S.Rob Simon: Great surf at mid tide, hang a left to avoid the coral.

Jesennia K.Jesennia King: Nice place to swim or SUP . Summer swells at Old Man's make for excellent surfing . Parking near Kapiolani park with meters is usually easy to find .

Kuhio Beach Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Surfing in Honolulu.

9. Kuhio Beach Park

8.5
Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Beach · Waikiki · 21 tips and reviews

Barb S.Barb Snelgrove: Gorgeous surf!

David S.David Soto: Nice spot to surf and a good view of Waikiki Beach

Todd S.Todd Spoon: I highly recommend renting a lounge chair with umbrella 2 hours 15 dollars.

Fort DeRussy Beach Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Surfing in Honolulu.

10. Fort DeRussy Beach Park

8.8
Kalakaua Ave & Saratoga Rd (Saratoga Rd), Honolulu, HI
Park · Waikiki · 30 tips and reviews

Brian D.Brian Dutton: AWESOME place to learn how to surf! Cheap, safe and Vince was a great instructor! $40 surf leason

Best of Hawaii L.Best of Hawaii LLC: Enjoy a nice walk in Waikiki and watch the Sunsets and scenic views while in they surf on the beautiful Ocean

HISTORYHISTORY: Built in 1915, it is one of three Fort Derussy’s in the USA. Each were built during the American Civil War, and today it is a dedication to all the branches of the military.

Point Panic is one of The 15 Best Places for Surfing in Honolulu.

11. Point Panic

7.7
677 Ala Moana Blvd (at Kakaako Waterfront Park), Honolulu, HI
Surf Spot · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 5 tips and reviews

Patrick A.Patrick Ahler: Dawn Patrols or evening surf sessions are best to avoid the wind and the police since it's a bodysurfers only spot

Tetsuzan R.Tetsuzan Ron: You can find at Point Panic mainly short boards while at #Kewalos surf break everything goes and all kind surfing boards

DeniseDenise: Beautiful Sunsets

Moku Hawaii is one of The 15 Best Places for Surfing in Honolulu.

12. Moku Hawaii

7.2
2446 Koa Ave (Uluniu Ave), Honolulu, HI
Board Store · Waikiki · 8 tips and reviews

Mark B.Mark Bachiochi: Great place, friendly staff. Hour long private surf lesson, $80. Plus they put a GoCam on the board for pictures and video. For $35 I got to keep the 8gig memory card that was in the cam. Awesome.

Viva M.Viva Mogi: Super friendly and very knowledgable about surfing. Came here 3 times during my 5 days stay!

Anastasia G.Anastasia Goreva: Great surf shop for cheap rentals. Had FireWire longboard for 7$ and hour compare to 20$/hr for sh*tty Boards on the beach

The Royal Hawaiian is one of The 15 Best Places for Surfing in Honolulu.

13. The Royal Hawaiian

8.9
2259 Kalakaua Ave (Royal Hawaiian Ave), Honolulu, HI
Resort · Waikiki · 93 tips and reviews

@MiwaOgletree@MiwaOgletree: Learn how to surf or stand-up paddling with Waikiki Beach Services! They also provide Outrigger Canoe Surfing, Beachboy Valet, umbrella & chair and board rentals! Inquire at the pool deck kiosk!

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Here you can rent surfboards, paddleboards and fins or arrange a surfing lesson with one of Waikiki's famed beach boys. Read more.

Paul S.Paul Smith: Great service, staff and amenities. The Luau is really good. Loved the entertainment. Food was great! Recommend this.

Queens Surf Break is one of The 15 Best Places for Surfing in Honolulu.

14. Queens Surf Break

7.9
Kuhio Beach Park, Honolulu, HI
Surf Spot · Waikiki · 2 tips and reviews

Jesennia K.Jesennia King: Great for beginner surf lessons . Walking distance to restaurants and other amenities .

Jason F.Jason Feirman: normal beach. maybe good for sunset

Kewalo Basin is one of The 15 Best Places for Surfing in Honolulu.

15. Kewalo Basin

8.1
420 Ward Ave (corner of Ala Moana and Ward Avenues), Honolulu, HI
Harbor or Marina · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 7 tips and reviews

Maybs M.Maybs M: Go out and surf at Straight-outs or Shallows.

Patrick A.Patrick Ahler: Kewalos can get super crowded, surf rennex when there's too many surfers out. Fun left and an even better right.

Tara T.Tara Thelen: A great place to meet up for my first scuba dive.