Queen's
Queen's is named after Queen Liliuokalani, the last monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Most days it's a mellow, forgiving wave, but when big south swells hit, the inside ramp section transforms into a legitimate performance wave. Historic and iconic.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (195°)
- Direction range
- 150° - 235°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 1.8m
- Ideal size
- 1.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 80°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
Water temp
26°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
2.5m+
Board
Any
Consistency
8/10
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
9/10
👥 Spring Break (Mar 14 – Mar 22) — expect extra crowds
Access: Waikiki Beach. Walk-in access.
Best Season
Peak: May-Sep
Secondary: Apr, Oct
May-Sep. Named for Queen Liliuokalani. Inside ramp section legitimate on big south swells.
Getting There
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