The Lineup at Wai Kai: The Complete Guide
Quick facts
| Wave tech | Citywave · standing wave |
|---|---|
| Session length | 45 minutes |
| Wave height (max) | 5.9 ft / 1.8 m |
| Skill levels | All levels |
| Public pricing | from $80 per session |
| Address | Ewa Beach, Oahu, Hawaii, USA |
Wave settings and pricing
Bringing a crew or want the whole lagoon? Groups of 6+ often unlock private sessions, buyout pricing, and perks you won't see on the booking page.
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Bachelor parties, birthdays, corporate offsites, family crews, The Lineup at Wai Kai can work for all of them. Planning a group trip? We'll help coordinate directly with the pool.
Getting there
The Lineup at Wai Kai is at Ewa Beach, Oahu, Hawaii, USA.
The technology
The Lineup at Wai Kai runs on Citywave, a standing wave system from Munich. Citywave pumps a high volume of water over a submerged, shaped ramp in a deep channel. The result is a stationary, steep-faced wave that never ends until the session does. Because the water is deep, surfers ride real shortboards with fins, not the foam boards used on sheet waves, and operators can tune wave height and speed per session.
The Lineup at Wai Kai opened in 2023 at the Wai Kai waterfront development in Ewa Beach, Oahu, about 30 minutes from Waikiki. Its 100-foot wide citywave installation is one of the largest deep-water standing waves in the world, letting surfers ride real shortboards on a continuous wave with Hawaii's surf heritage all around it.
Frequently asked about The Lineup at Wai Kai
+Is The Lineup a real wave pool?
It is a deep-water standing wave, not a travelling-wave lagoon. Water flows continuously over a shaped ramp, so the wave never ends until your legs do.
+How much does The Lineup at Wai Kai cost?
Sessions start around $80. Multi-session packs and memberships bring the per-session price down.
+Can beginners surf at Wai Kai?
Yes. Citywave sessions are split by level, and beginners start on a slower water speed with an instructor.
Working at The Lineup at Wai Kai
No openings listed at The Lineup at Wai Kai today. Surf parks hire coaches, lifeguards, wave operators, and hospitality staff in seasonal waves, so it is worth checking the board again.
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