EXCELLENT 10.0
Hanalei Bay
Kauai, USA
Right now
· Swell NW 1.3m 11sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.4–2.2m
Nice long waves· 11s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water3kph
SW
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
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Tides
Today
▼10:05 AM0.2m
▲09:58 PM0.2m
Today's Tides · Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Now0.11m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
09:58 PM
0.20m
▼
Low Tide
10:05 AM
0.19m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.4–2.7m face · Avg 10s
Primary swell NW · 1.3m · 12s
Wed, Apr 8
1.4-2.2m
24h
11.5s
1.5-2.4m
03h
11.1s
1.6-2.5m
06h
10.7s
1.7-2.6m
09h
10.3s
1.7-2.6m
12h
10.1s
1.7-2.7m
15h
9.8s
1.7-2.6m
18h
9.6s
1.6-2.5m
21h
9.4s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Wed, Apr 8
2.9
↙
24h
WSW
3.1
↙
03h
SW
1
↘
06h
SE
4.3
↘
09h
SE
8.9
↘
12h
SE
9.5
↘
15h
SE
6.6
↘
18h
SSE
8
↘
21h
SE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: After 10:05 AM
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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