
EXCELLENT 9.0
Hanalei Bay
Kauai, USA
Right now
· Swell NE 1.3m 8sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Overhead1.8–2.8m
Bumpy waves· 8s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
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Tides
Today
No tide data for this day
Tide Forecast (5 Days)
Current:0.00m↗ rising
Tide extreme data temporarily unavailable
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.5–2.9m face · Avg 9s
Primary swell NE · 1.1m · 10s
Fri, May 1
1.5-2.3m
24h
9.8s
1.5-2.4m
03h
9.8s
1.7-2.6m
06h
10.4s
1.8-2.8m
09h
10.2s
1.9-2.9m
12h
9.8s
1.9-2.9m
15h
8.9s
1.8-2.8m
18h
7.1s
1.8-2.8m
21h
7.8s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Fri, May 1
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24h
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03h
N
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06h
N
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09h
N
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12h
N
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15h
N
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18h
N
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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: Early morning
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
No lessons available for this location.