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Laie Beach Park

Beach break · Windward Side Oahu · Beginner → Advanced

Reading the tides…

Laie Beach Park surf today

Forecast for Thursday 15 October

Intermediate : Slim pickings. Only if you're desperate. — Best window: 6h–9h

Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)

  • Beginner —
  • Intermediate 25
  • Advanced 20
  • Waves 1.9 m · 9 s period
  • Wind E 24 km/h (gusts 61 km/h)
  • Tides: ▲ 05:00

About this spot

The sand beach known as 'Pounders', at Laie. A pounding shorebreak over a shallow bar, lefts and rights.

Windward Side OahuBeach breakBeginner → AdvancedN → NE swell

Spot photos

Laie Beach Park surf todayHourly score, tides and today's best session window.→

Laie Beach Park in detail

Beginner → Advanced

Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.

Access & landmarks

Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.

Safety

Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.

Frequently asked about Laie Beach Park

What tide is best for surfing Laie Beach Park?

At Laie Beach Park, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.

Is Laie Beach Park suitable for beginners?

Laie Beach Park is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.

What wind is ideal for Laie Beach Park?

The ideal wind at Laie Beach Park comes broadly from West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.

What surf spots are near Laie Beach Park?

Around Laie Beach Park, you can also check conditions at Kailua Bay, Yokohama Bay / Keawa’ula, Ewa Beach Park. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.