Best beaches for surfing

Surfing wants waves — but the right ones. Swell looks for workable swell height and offshore-friendly wind so you know when it’s worth waxing the board.

Best beaches for surfing right now

• Barking Sands Beach, Kekaha, HI — 5 / 5 for surfing
• Pebbles Beach, South Kona District, HI — 5 / 5 for surfing
• Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauaʻi County, HI — 5 / 5 for surfing
• Polihale Beach, Kekaha, HI — 5 / 5 for surfing
• Waiapua'a, Kekaha, HI — 5 / 5 for surfing
• Wahikuli State Wayside Park, Lahaina, HI — 5 / 5 for surfing
• Ka'anapali Beach, Ka‘anapali, HI — 5 / 5 for surfing
• Kahekili Beach, Ka‘anapali, HI — 5 / 5 for surfing
• Keka'a Beach, Napili-Honokowai, HI — 5 / 5 for surfing
• Mokulēʻia Beach, Mokuleia, HI — 5 / 5 for surfing

Ideal conditions for surfing

• Workable swell height
• Offshore or light wind
• Mid-to-high tide on many breaks
• Enough daylight

Swell rates every US beach 0–5 for surfing from live marine and weather data, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can find the best beach for surfing near you right now. Find beaches near you or browse by state.