EXCELLENT 9.0
Poipu Beach
Kauai, USA
Right now
· Swell SE 0.8m 7sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.2–1.8m
Bumpy waves· 7s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
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Tides
Today
▲03:42 AM0.1m
▼09:39 AM0.3m
▲05:05 PM0.4m
▼11:50 PM0.1m
Today's Tides · Saturday, April 18, 2026
Now0.27m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
03:42 AM
0.07m
▲
High Tide
05:05 PM
0.43m
▼
Low Tide
09:39 AM
0.32m
▼
Low Tide
11:50 PM
0.10m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.1–1.8m face · Avg 9s
Primary swell SE · 0.8m · 10s
Sun, Apr 19
1.1-1.7m
24h
9.6s
1.1-1.8m
03h
9.8s
1.2-1.8m
06h
8.8s
1.2-1.8m
09h
6.9s
1.1-1.8m
12h
8.8s
1.1-1.7m
15h
9.3s
1.1-1.7m
18h
8.3s
1.1-1.7m
21h
8s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Sun, Apr 19
0
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24h
N
0
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03h
N
0
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06h
N
0
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09h
N
0
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12h
N
0
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15h
N
0
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18h
N
0
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21h
N
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: 18:00 · 21:00
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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