Diamond Head Cliffs
Diamond Head Cliffs encompasses multiple breaks along the iconic crater—Lighthouse, Cliffs, Suicides, and Tongs. More easterly exposure than other south shore spots means it picks up more SE swell, but it's also the first spot to blow out when trade winds kick in.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Direction range
- 135° - 215°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 1.03×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (5°)
- Offshore range
- 335° - 50°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
Water temp
26°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
3m+
Board
Shortboard
Consistency
6/10
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
6/10
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: Various access points along Diamond Head Road.
Best Season
Peak: May-Sep
Secondary: Apr, Oct
May-Sep. Multiple breaks along Diamond Head. When big south swell wraps in, heavy barrels.
Getting There
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