EXCELLENT 9.0
Poipu Beach
Kauai, USA
Right now
· Swell ENE 0.5m 7sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Chest high1.0–1.6m
Bumpy waves· 7s
Wind
Light breeze7kph
NE · gusts 35kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
18:0021:0009:00
Tides
Today
▲02:31 AM0.0m
▼09:45 AM0.2m
▲05:48 PM0.2m
Today's Tides · Sunday, April 5, 2026
Now0.03m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
02:31 AM
0.04m
▲
High Tide
05:48 PM
0.21m
▼
Low Tide
09:45 AM
0.24m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.0–1.6m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell ENE · 0.5m · 8s
Sun, Apr 5
1.0-1.6m
24h
7.7s
1.0-1.6m
03h
7.3s
1.0-1.5m
06h
7.4s
1.0-1.5m
09h
9.1s
0.9-1.5m
12h
8.4s
0.9-1.5m
15h
8.7s
1.0-1.5m
18h
8.8s
1.0-1.6m
21h
7.9s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Sun, Apr 5
7.9
↗
24h
NNE
8.1
↗
03h
NE
6.3
↗
06h
NNE
10.4
↗
09h
ENE
12.2
→
12h
E
11.5
→
15h
E
10.2
→
18h
E
6.3
↗
21h
ENE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
FAIR
Good size · short period · Good wind⏰Best: 24:00 · 03:00
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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