Publics Surf Report & Forecast
Surf Report, Surf Forecast & Surf Cam
Nearby Spots
Current Surf Conditions
Condition Rating
Surf Height
4-6FT
Chest to overhead
Swell
Wind
13KTSNE
16kts gusts, Offshore
Tide
Temperature
79°F
1mm wetsuit
South Shore Oahu Forecast
Kevin Wallis •Today
Continued good surf with groomed/good conditions in town. Top spots couple ft overhead in AM.
Dawn-10am: Biggest window of the day with S swell holding from Monday afternoon/evening, especially early. Look for widespread chest-head high surf, while good spots are a couple feet overhead. Standout spots/channel entrances may see the odd larger set based on early AM buoy obs. Moderate to breezy ENE trades.
Afternoon Outlook: Swell slowly settles and size + consistentcy comes down slightly. Conditions remain good/offshore in Town, bumpier for Diamond Head.
Publics Surf Forecast
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Publics Surf Guide
Publics is one of the most consistent and longest lefts in Town. It's a ways out, and the reef is pretty shallow, so any bit of swell can run along its uneven edge. Getting in and out can be a serious hassle, as those coral heads will pop up at the most inopportune times, and yes, they do hurt. High tide renders the waves a little mushy, though safer, while low tide can be racetracky with the occasional tube section, but the real threat is losing some skin on the reef. It's probably better to tr... Read more