EXCELLENT 9.0
Hanalei Bay
Kauai, USA
Right now
· Swell NE 1.4m 7sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.4–2.2m
Bumpy waves· 7s
Wind
Light breeze6kph
ENE · gusts 32kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
06:0021:0024:00
Tides
Today
▲03:36 PM0.2m
▼09:41 PM0.1m
Today's Tides · Thursday, April 2, 2026
Now0.05m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
03:36 PM
0.23m
▼
Low Tide
09:41 PM
0.06m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.4–3.0m face · Avg 7s
Primary swell NE · 2.0m · 7s
Fri, Apr 3
1.9-3.0m
24h
7.3s
1.9-2.9m
03h
7.2s
1.8-2.8m
06h
7s
1.7-2.7m
09h
6.8s
1.6-2.5m
12h
6.8s
1.5-2.4m
15h
6.6s
1.4-2.2m
18h
6.6s
1.4-2.2m
21h
6.6s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Fri, Apr 3
6.6
→
24h
E
7.5
↗
03h
ENE
6
↗
06h
ENE
9.9
↗
09h
ENE
11.4
↗
12h
ENE
11.4
↗
15h
ENE
9.1
↗
18h
ENE
6.4
↗
21h
ENE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: After 09:41 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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