Surf: General: There are several different spots off Diamond Head that offer rights and lefts -- the best are Lighthouse and Cliffs. These reefbreaks are located a good distance off the point and pick up anything from the Southern Hemisphere, as well as easterly trade swell. However, these breaks will also be the first to blow out with the easterly trade winds, which then opens up the lineup to wind and kite surfers. Cliffs is probably the most popular of the Diamond Head breaks, with both rights and lefts that offer smooth takeoffs and mellower rides. Lighthouse (which, of course, is located right in front of Diamond Head Light) is a bit more high-performance than Cliffs, and also shallower. On larger swells, cross currents can be a factor, especially at Cliffs. Tides: Low to medium Size: Head high-3X overhead+ Wind: Calm or offshore from NW to NE. Swell: Anything from the SE to SW. E tradeswell gets in pretty well too. Bottom: Reef Paddling: Long paddles to and from beach, but not bad once you're out there. Currents can get bad sometimes. Spot Rating: Probably the most consistent break/zone year-round. Variety of spots with excellent waves when the trades go light and there's good swell running. Access: Parking off Diamond Head Road. Plenty of easy trails down to the beach with channels to paddle out through. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Early mornings on weekends can have a crowd when a decent swell is running, but it's usually pretty spread out. Light crowds during the middle of the day during the workweek. Local Vibe: Usually mellow. Humility and respect appreciated. Environment: Pristine. Hazards: Reef, current, sharks. Season: Summer. From around April through October.