EXCELLENT 10.0
Hanalei Bay
Kauai, USA
Right now
· Swell NNW 1.9m 9sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Overhead1.7–2.7m
Smooth, clean waves· 9s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
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Tides
Today
▲02:48 PM0.2m
▼08:50 PM0.2m
Today's Tides · Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Now0.15m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
02:48 PM
0.17m
▼
Low Tide
08:50 PM
0.16m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.7–3.6m face · Avg 10s
Primary swell NNW · 2.5m · 10s
Thu, Mar 19
2.3-3.6m
24h
10.3s
2.3-3.6m
03h
10.1s
2.2-3.5m
06h
9.9s
2.2-3.4m
09h
9.8s
2.1-3.2m
12h
9.6s
1.9-3.0m
15h
9.4s
1.8-2.8m
18h
9.3s
1.7-2.6m
21h
9.3s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Thu, Mar 19
0
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24h
N
0
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03h
N
0
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06h
N
0
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09h
N
0
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12h
N
0
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15h
N
0
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18h
N
0
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21h
N
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: Now (rising tide)
Ideal conditions for beginners at low, mid tide. The sandy bottom and mellow waves create a safe learning environment. Morning sessions tend to be glassier with lighter winds.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Hanalei Bay. Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
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