FAIR 5.5
Hanalei Bay
Kauai, USA
Right now
· Swell NE 1.9m 8sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Well overhead2.1–3.2m
Bumpy waves· 8s
Wind
Light breeze9kph
ENE · gusts 52kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
21:0009:0012:00
Tides
Today
▲03:00 PM0.2m
▼08:59 PM0.1m
Today's Tides · Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Now0.03m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
03:00 PM
0.21m
▼
Low Tide
08:59 PM
0.10m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
2.1–3.6m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell NE · 2.4m · 8s
Thu, Apr 2
2.3-3.6m
24h
8s
2.3-3.5m
03h
7.8s
2.1-3.3m
06h
7.6s
2.1-3.2m
09h
7.8s
2.0-3.2m
12h
7.8s
2.1-3.2m
15h
7.8s
2.1-3.2m
18h
7.6s
2.0-3.2m
21h
7.3s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Thu, Apr 2
9
↗
24h
ENE
7.9
↗
03h
ENE
4.5
↗
06h
ENE
9.5
↗
09h
ENE
12.6
↗
12h
ENE
12.8
↗
15h
ENE
10.8
↗
18h
ENE
7.9
↗
21h
ENE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: After 08:59 PM
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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