#waves — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 307.0M total posts and 41.5K new posts daily, #waves is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 826 likes and 40 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #waves

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#beach	307.0M	41.5K	826	100	42
#ocean	89.9M	4.5K	870	100	44
#sea	182.6M	6.9K	1.8K	100	57
#nature	847.3M	73.5K	589	100	41
#surf	39.2M	2.0K	1.2K	100	48

Related Hashtags to #waves

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#sunset	343.3M	20.4K	1.4K	100	72
#travel	780.0M	85.1K	622	100	29
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	1.3K	100	74
#beachlife	48.6M	3.5K	1.4K	100	68
#summer	573.7M	26.9K	940	100	37

Similar Hashtags to #waves

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#beachwaves	3.5M	365	11.5K	100	82
#oceanwaves	636.2K	72	996	70	41
#waveshair	1.1M	65	521	74	33
#hollywoodwaves	384.8K	121	1.4K	85	73
#seawaves	292.1K	100	2.0K	82	76

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #waves on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #waves has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #waves alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #waves with #sunset, #travel, #photography for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #waves on Instagram?

#waves has 307.0M total posts on Instagram with approximately 41.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #waves receives 826 likes and 40 comments.

Is #waves a good hashtag to use?

#waves has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 42/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #waves?

The best hashtags to use with #waves include: #sunset, #travel, #photography, #beachlife, #summer. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-04. Learn about our editorial process →

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