EXCELLENT 9.5
Poipu Beach
Kauai, USA
Right now
· Swell ENE 0.7m 8sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.2–1.8m
Smooth, clean waves· 8s
Wind
Light breeze10kph
NE · gusts 48kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
18:0024:0006:00
Tides
Today
▲03:36 PM0.2m
▼09:41 PM0.1m
Today's Tides · Thursday, April 2, 2026
Now0.04m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
03:36 PM
0.23m
▼
Low Tide
09:41 PM
0.06m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.1–2.1m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell ENE · 0.9m · 8s
Fri, Apr 3
1.4-2.1m
24h
8.3s
1.3-2.1m
03h
7.5s
1.3-2.0m
06h
8.6s
1.3-2.0m
09h
8.7s
1.3-2.0m
12h
8.6s
1.2-1.9m
15h
8.8s
1.2-1.8m
18h
8.6s
1.1-1.7m
21h
8.8s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Fri, Apr 3
8.8
↗
24h
NE
10.4
↗
03h
NE
8.9
↗
06h
NE
12.4
↗
09h
ENE
15.6
↗
12h
ENE
15.5
↗
15h
ENE
11.9
↗
18h
ENE
9.2
↗
21h
NE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: 06:00
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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