Surf along north facing shores will be 6 to 8 feet through Sunday.
Surf along west facing shores will be 3 to 5 feet through Sunday.
Surf along east facing shores will be 3 to 5 feet today, lowering to 2 to 4 feet Sunday.
Surf along south facing shores will remain 2 to 3 feet with locally higher sets through Sunday.
Outlook through Friday Mar 19: a new northwest swell will arrive Sunday night, peak well above the advisory threshold Monday, then slowly turn northerly and diminish through Wednesday night. A northwest swell arriving Thursday is likely to produce advisory-level surf by Thursday night.
Surf heights are forecast heights of the face or front of waves. The surf forecast is based on the significant wave height, the average height of the one third largest waves, in the zone of maximum refraction. Some waves may be more than twice as high as the significant wave height. Expect to encounter rip currents in or near any surf zone.
The main spot of Diamond Head is know as Cliffs for the volcanic crater cliffs it fronts. Always sizeable this surf spot is sensitive to wind and is no joke on a big day. Check out the windsurfers doing flips.
Crowds: There are always people out at Cliffs and its usually best to give them some room.
Difficulty: This is not for beginners,. The Diamond Head spots are some of the most advanced spots on the South Shore. Paddle out cautiously.
Hazards: A lot of reef at the end of the wave and even when paddling out. Go with someone experienced if its your first time. This is a serious spot for the serious surfer.
Break: Breaks all over the place and fast too. The wall gets bigger as the ride progresses and if you know what you are doing, teh reward is big.
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The main spot of Diamond Head is know as Cliffs for the volcanic crater cliffs it fronts. Always sizeable this surf spot is sensitive to wind and is no joke on a big day. Check out the windsurfers doing flips.