Best surfing near Makiki / Lower Punchbowl / Tantalus

62 surf breaks · 62 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Makiki / Lower Punchbowl / Tantalus, Hawaii — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 62 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
A
Ala Moana Courts
#1 Ala Moana Courts
2.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
B
Baby Haleiwa's
#2 Baby Haleiwa's
2.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
K
Kewalo's
#3 Kewalo's
2.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
A
Ala Moana Bowls
#4 Ala Moana Bowls
2.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
I
In Betweens
#5 In Betweens
2.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
B
Bomboras
#6 Bomboras
2.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
K
Kaisers
#7 Kaisers
2.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
F
Flies (incinerators)
#8 Flies (incinerators)
2.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
C
Canoe's
#9 Canoe's
2.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
Q
Queens
#10 Queens
3.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S
Sand Island
#11 Sand Island
3.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
P
Paradise
#12 Paradise
3.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
T
Three's
#13 Three's
3.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Walls
#14 Walls
3.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Abalolo Reef
#15 Abalolo Reef
4.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Makiki / Lower Punchbowl / Tantalus

The Makiki / Lower Punchbowl / Tantalus area has 62 surf breaks on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best surfing near Makiki / Lower Punchbowl / Tantalus

How are these surf breaks ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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