WOW - Waikiki is always a busy place but there are quieter times, quieter days, but this isn't one of them. Yes, we were hit by the failing economy, probably not as hard as some places, but the impact was felt. When I moved to Waikiki 6 years ago, the unemployment rate was 3.8%. Now, it's closer to 8%, so things have changed. But last year felt like things were picking up and this year, it's confirmed. Just walking down the street in the middle of the day, there are scores of people on the sidewalks. It doesn't matter if it's a week day or weekend, it's crowded. And the beaches........oy vey! They are very busy. Right up until the sun goes down people are floating about and surfers stay out until after dark. The water is a nice 81 degrees so why get out even if the sun has gone down? Tides are high in the summer and the surf in Waikiki is the largest it gets all year (2'-6' is common). Our days are longest now with sunset coming at about 7:15pm and the average temperature is between 84 - 89 degrees. The trade winds bring pleasant relief so you never really feel too hot. If you want to experience Waikiki, I'd recommend coming after school starts to avoid the crowds and get some better deals. But if summer is your only chance, go for it. You won't lack for any activity, you won't need a jacket and you won't want to go home!
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