Four's Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Anything from the SE to SW, but usually from the S to SW.
Wind
Calm or offshore from NW to E, with NE straight offshore.
Surf Height
Head high-2X overhead
Tide
Medium
Four's Surf Guide
Four's is yet another great choice in Waikiki's pantheon of classic surfing options. Located nearly a half-mile directly off of Fort Derussy Beach Park between Three's and Kaiser's, Four's offers lefts and rights that are worth the long paddle when a solid South swell is running. When it's really good, the occasional barrel can be had. As with all of Waikiki's surf spots, Four's can get crowded with all types of surfers, from beginner to ultra-advanced, especially the latter when the waves are good. Although Four's is crammed between Three's and Kaiser's, there are deeper, lateral sections in the reef that make for easier exits from the impact zone.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All levels, but depends on size.
Local Vibe
Doable
Usually mellow. Be cool and keep it that way.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Always crowded when its waist high or bigger, but early bird gets the worm sometimes.
Spot Rating
Fun
Usually a mellow and user friendly wave, but gets good when a solid swell is running.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Long paddles to and from beach, but not bad once you're out there.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean for the most part, but most of Hawaii's population lives on the South Shore of Oahu. Tons of people.
Hazards
Reef, currents.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard
Access
Easy. Located in front of the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, across the channel from Kaiser's.
Bottom
Reef
Best Season
Summer. From around April through October.
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