Oahu, Hawaii

Waikiki

Where surfing was gifted to the world, and still arguably the best first wave on earth: soft, endless rollers breaking far from shore in bathwater, with Diamond Head watching.

Best forBeach
Approx. flying time~5h 30m from Los Angeles
Nearest airportHonolulu, Oahu (HNL)

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About this place

Beachboys have been teaching visitors here for over a century and the canoe-assisted option remains a joy. Summer brings the friendliest south swells. Yes, it's touristy. It's also perfect.

Featured in Ten surf beaches where beginners actually stand up

When to go

Daytime highs run from about 25°C in February to 28°C in September. Driest in June and July and September; wettest in March, with rain on about 9 days. The sea is warmest in October at around 27°C, coolest at 25°C.

The year at a glance — pick a month for detail

August28° · rain 3 days · sea 27°Warm with the odd shower.

Monthly figures averaged from daily records for 2020–2024 at this location (ERA5 reanalysis). Highlighted months are warm and mostly dry — May to December.

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