EXCELLENT 8.5
Poipu Beach
Kauai, USA
Right now
· Swell NE 0.8m 9sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.4–2.2m
Smooth, clean waves· 9s
Wind
Moderate wind, waves a bit bumpy12kph
ENE · gusts 60kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
09:0021:0006:00
Tides
Today
▲03:00 PM0.2m
▼08:59 PM0.1m
Today's Tides · Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Now0.03m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
03:00 PM
0.21m
▼
Low Tide
08:59 PM
0.10m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.3–2.4m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell NE · 1.0m · 6s
Thu, Apr 2
1.5-2.4m
24h
5.8s
1.4-2.2m
03h
5.8s
1.4-2.2m
06h
6.8s
1.3-2.1m
09h
9.5s
1.4-2.1m
12h
9.6s
1.4-2.2m
15h
9.5s
1.4-2.2m
18h
9.3s
1.4-2.2m
21h
8.4s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Thu, Apr 2
13
↗
24h
NE
10.6
↗
03h
NE
7.8
↗
06h
NNE
11.9
↗
09h
NE
16.3
↗
12h
ENE
19
↗
15h
ENE
13.8
↗
18h
ENE
10.8
↗
21h
NE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: After 08:59 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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