Hanalei Bay
GOOD 7.5

Hanalei Bay

Kauai, USA

Right now
· Swell ENE 1.4m 6s
OK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Overhead1.62.5m
Bumpy waves· 6s
Wind
Moderate wind, waves a bit bumpy16kph
E · gusts 43kph
Best time to surf
AI
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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

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Wave Forecast (5 Days)

1.52.7m face · Avg 6s
Primary swell ENE · 1.5m · 6s
Sun, May 3
1.7-2.6m
24h
6.3s
1.7-2.7m
03h
6.7s
1.7-2.6m
06h
7.2s
1.7-2.6m
09h
6.3s
1.7-2.6m
12h
6.3s
1.6-2.5m
15h
6.2s
1.6-2.5m
18h
6s
1.5-2.4m
21h
5.9s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period

Wind Forecast (5 Days)

Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Sun, May 3
9.2
24h
E
10.2
03h
ESE
10.3
06h
ESE
13.9
09h
E
16
12h
E
16
15h
ENE
11
18h
E
6.8
21h
E
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label

Recommendations by Level

CHALLENGING
Too big · Too windy
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.