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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (195°)
- Direction range
- 150° - 235°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 1.8m
- Ideal size
- 1.4m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 80°
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
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: Waikiki Beach. Walk-in access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Queen's?
Queen's works best on a mid to high tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Queen's?
Offshore wind at Queen's blows from the N (350°). Anything in the 315° to 80° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Queen's?
Queen's wants SSW swell (150° to 235°) between 0.6m and 1.8m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Queen's?
The main season at Queen's is May-Sep. A secondary window runs Apr, Oct. May-Sep. Named for Queen Liliuokalani. Inside ramp section legitimate on big south swells.
How do I get to Queen's?
Fly into HNL, then allow about 10 minutes by road. Waikiki Beach. Walk-in access.
What kind of wave is Queen's?
Queen's is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights over a reef bottom. Difficulty is rated 3/10.
Best Season
Peak: May-Sep
Secondary: Apr, Oct
May-Sep. Named for Queen Liliuokalani. Inside ramp section legitimate on big south swells.
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