Surf along south facing shores will be 4 to 7 feet, with occasional higher sets, through Saturday.
Surf along west facing shores will be 3 to 5 feet through Saturday.
Surf along east facing shores will be rising to 4 to 6 feet on Saturday.
Surf along north facing shores will remain 2 feet or less through Saturday.
Outlook through Thursday Aug 5: the current south swell will gradually lower through the weekend. A new south swell is expected to build early next week, with surf approaching advisory levels on the south facing shores on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rough surf along the east facing shores will subside next week as the trade winds weaken.
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.
Also know as Populars, this spot fronted a place where may Hawaiians used live before the advent ofr the high rise. They named it Pop's because, well, it was the a very popular place to surf. Now fronted by the Sheraton, this spot is as frequented as ever.
Crowds: The crowds are always increasing athis spot as many venture from Queen's to test themselves out.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Hazards: Reef and sand bottom
Break: The right is long and sections up nice with a solid, smooth, slow wall perfect for ripping. Take the lefts to curb the crowd factor.
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Also know as Populars, this spot fronted a place where may Hawaiians used live before the advent ofr the high rise. They named it Pop's because, well, it was the a very popular place to surf. Now fronted by the Sheraton, this spot is as frequented as ever.