Publics

Surf Guide

Publics is one of the most consistent and longest lefts in Town. It's a ways out, and the reef is pretty shallow, so any bit of swell can run along its uneven edge. Getting in and out can be a serious hassle, as those coral heads will pop up at the most inopportune times, and yes, they do hurt. High tide renders the waves a little mushy, though safer, while low tide can be racetracky with the occasional tube section, but the real threat is losing some skin on the reef. It's probably better to try it out first time on a high tide. Outside Castles, the infamous and fickle, big, steamrolling left, sits way outside and towards Diamond Head, comprising an outer reef that stretches all across the bay at Waikiki.