Publics
Publics offers one of the longest lefts in Honolulu, peeling over sharp live coral near Diamond Head. Softer and friendlier on higher tides, it becomes hollower and more dangerous at low tide. Consistent and always crowded.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (190°)
- Direction range
- 160° - 230°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 1.8m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNE (25°)
- Offshore range
- 340° - 80°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Danger below
- 0.3m
Water temp
26°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
2.5m+
Board
Any
Consistency
7/10
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
9/10
👥 Spring Break (Mar 14 – Mar 22) — expect extra crowds
Access: Beach access near Diamond Head.
Best Season
Peak: May-Sep
Secondary: Apr, Oct
May-Sep. One of the longest lefts in Honolulu. Low tide dangerous over sharp live coral.
Getting There
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