Surf: General: Waikiki Beach consists of numerous spots that offer rights and lefts, as well as world-renowned crowds. It is one of the birthplaces of recreational surfing and a pillar in the quintessential Hawaiian surfing experience. Surf Waikiki and you'll share waves with people from all over the world, many just learning how to surf. While Waikiki conjures images of small, soft, rolling waves, when there's a solid Southern Hemi swell running, many of its breaks turn on enough to keep the beginners on the inside, leaving the better outside rollers for more experienced surfers. Tides: Medium Size: Waist high-well overhead Wind: Calm or offshore from NW to E, with NE straight offshore. Swell: Anything from the SE to SW, but usually from the S to SW. Bottom: Reef Paddling: Long paddles to and from beach, but not bad once you're out there. Spot Rating: Many people surf their first and last time here. Always something to ride on the proper board, but usually mellow waves. Access: Easy. Access water to whichever spot you desire from the beach at Waikiki. Crowds: Crowd Factor: All the spots through Waikiki are pretty much always crowded all the time. Local Vibe: Usually mellow and friendly, lots of tourists. Environment: Clean for the most part, but most of Hawaii's population lives on the South Shore of Oahu. Tons of people. Hazards: Reef, large crowds, boards. Many first-timers that get in the way. Season: Summer. From around April through October.