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Surf Report for Honolulu Hawaii - Wednesday - 20 May 2026
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Honolulu surf report: a reliable south-southwest swell is delivering clean, rolling lines at Waikiki — but your glassy window is narrow before the trades kick in. Sandy Beach carries a warning today, and the North Shore stays quiet.
Audio is available on Spreaker — see link below.
Honolulu. South swell is in, trades are holding, and if you're sitting on the fence this morning, here's the short answer: there are waves worth paddling out for.
Waikiki is your best bet right now. The south swell is feeding those long, rolling lines that place is known for.
Sandy Beach is a different conversation entirely. East-facing shores are picking up short-period energy from the trades, and Sandy doesn't forgive sloppy conditions.
Sunset Beach and the broader North Shore are sitting quiet. That's standard for May.
The trades are forecast to strengthen later in the week. That'll push more short-period energy into east-facing exposures and likely chop up the south shore surface earlier each day.
Honolulu. South shore is the play today, Waikiki leads the way, and your window is early.
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