GOOD 7.5
Poipu Beach
Kauai, USA
Right now
· Swell SSE 0.9m 5sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.3–2.1m
Short choppy waves· 5s
Wind
Light breeze10kph
SW · gusts 42kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
24:0003:0024:00
Tides
Today
▲04:14 PM0.2m
▼10:27 PM0.1m
Today's Tides · Friday, March 20, 2026
Now0.17m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
04:14 PM
0.24m
▼
Low Tide
10:27 PM
0.08m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.3–2.1m face · Avg 6s
Primary swell SSE · 0.9m · 11s
Sat, Mar 21
1.3-2.0m
24h
10.8s
1.3-2.0m
03h
8.5s
1.3-2.0m
06h
4.2s
1.3-2.0m
09h
4.8s
1.3-2.1m
12h
5s
1.4-2.1m
15h
5s
1.3-2.0m
18h
4.9s
1.3-2.0m
21h
6.6s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Sat, Mar 21
5.9
↙
24h
SW
7.2
↙
03h
WSW
7.9
↙
06h
WSW
8.9
↙
09h
WSW
11.2
↙
12h
SW
11.3
↙
15h
SSW
9.7
↙
18h
SW
7.4
↙
21h
WSW
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: After 10:27 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 Poipu Beach. Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
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