EXCELLENT 8.0
Hanalei Bay
Kauai, USA
Right now
· Swell NE 1.2m 6sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.2–1.9m
Short choppy waves· 6s
Wind
Light breeze6kph
ENE · gusts 28kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
24:0003:0006:00
Tides
Today
▲04:14 PM0.2m
▼10:26 PM0.0m
Today's Tides · Friday, April 3, 2026
Now0.07m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
04:14 PM
0.23m
▼
Low Tide
10:26 PM
0.02m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.1–2.1m face · Avg 6s
Primary swell NE · 1.4m · 6s
Sat, Apr 4
1.4-2.1m
24h
6.4s
1.3-2.1m
03h
6.3s
1.3-2.0m
06h
6.3s
1.3-2.0m
09h
6.2s
1.3-2.0m
12h
5.9s
1.2-1.9m
15h
5.8s
1.2-1.9m
18h
5.7s
1.1-1.7m
21h
5.5s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Sat, Apr 4
5.4
↗
24h
ENE
6
↗
03h
ENE
5.8
↗
06h
ENE
8.7
↗
09h
ENE
11
↗
12h
ENE
11.2
↗
15h
NE
9.1
↗
18h
NE
5.2
↗
21h
NE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: After 10:26 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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