South Pacific surfing center (4)

I believe the answer is:

oahu

(Other definitions for oahu that I've seen before include "popular Pacific location" , "Pacific island" , "Honolulu's island" , "Hawaiian island" , "Chief island of Hawaii" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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