GOOD 6.0
Hanalei Bay
Kauai, USA
Right now
· Swell NE 2.0m 7sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Well overhead2.1–3.2m
Bumpy waves· 7s
Wind
Light breeze7kph
NE · gusts 36kph
Best time to surf
AINortheast swell doesn't reach Hanalei Bay well — this spot needs west to northwest swells to produce rideable waves.
18:0015:0021:00
💡 Sandy bottom makes it safe for beginners but watch for shore break on bigger days
Tides
Today
▼08:16 AM0.1m
▲10:17 AM0.1m
▼03:24 PM0.2m
▲11:48 PM0.3m
Today's Tides · Thursday, March 26, 2026
Now0.27m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
10:17 AM
0.11m
▲
High Tide
11:48 PM
0.28m
▼
Low Tide
08:16 AM
0.11m
▼
Low Tide
03:24 PM
0.17m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.9–3.2m face · Avg 7s
Primary swell NE · 2.0m · 7s
Thu, Mar 26
2.0-3.2m
24h
6.6s
2.0-3.1m
03h
6.4s
1.9-3.0m
06h
6.3s
1.9-3.0m
09h
6.5s
1.9-3.0m
12h
6.5s
2.0-3.0m
15h
6.7s
2.0-3.1m
18h
6.8s
2.0-3.1m
21h
6.5s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Thu, Mar 26
7.2
↗
24h
NE
5.7
↗
03h
NE
5.8
↗
06h
NNE
9.3
↗
09h
NNE
12.3
↗
12h
NNE
13.4
↗
15h
NNE
10.6
↗
18h
NNE
8.3
↗
21h
NE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: After 03:24 PM
🏄Not recommended today — no surfable waves
•No waves today — Hanalei needs west swells. Try snorkeling or beach walks instead.
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
No lessons available for this location.