The Wave
Best windows are long-period south to SSW groundswells with light northerly trades for offshore cleaning, and mid-to-rising tides tend to smooth the inside transitions.
Reefy sections and strong lateral currents can punish sloppy entries.
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Cliffs
Diamond Head 'Cliffs' is a compact, semi-exposed reef-and-sand break under the crater where south-groundswells peel into both lefts and rights with steeper takeoffs than nearby Waikīkī. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Cliffs in Hawaii.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationHawaii, US
Live conditions
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 11 s
- Wind E 19 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
0.9 ftrising
- High1.5 ft
- Low0.3 ft
- High1.9 ft
- Low0.2 ft
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Lineup Guide
The lineup sits below a steep cliff - expect quick access, limited parking and an attentive local crowd when south swell fills in.
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