EXCELLENT 10.0
Hanalei Bay
Kauai, USA
Right now
· Swell NE 1.1m 8sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Overhead1.5–2.4m
Smooth, clean waves· 8s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
24:0003:0006:00
Tides
Today
▼12:41 PM0.2m
▲09:59 PM0.3m
Today's Tides · Thursday, April 23, 2026
Now0.14m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
09:59 PM
0.25m
▼
Low Tide
12:41 PM
0.16m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.4–2.7m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell NE · 1.3m · 9s
Fri, Apr 24
1.7-2.7m
24h
9s
1.6-2.5m
03h
8.8s
1.6-2.5m
06h
8.7s
1.5-2.4m
09h
8.6s
1.5-2.3m
12h
8.2s
1.4-2.2m
15h
8.2s
1.4-2.2m
18h
8.2s
1.4-2.2m
21h
7.8s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Fri, Apr 24
0
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24h
N
0
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03h
N
0
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06h
N
0
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09h
N
0
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12h
N
0
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15h
N
0
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18h
N
0
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21h
N
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: After 12:41 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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