Hanalei Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Kaua'i, USA)
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Hanalei Bay Surf Guide
Hanalei Bay in Kauai is an exposed reef and point break that has consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the south southeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the north. There is a right hand reef break Good surf at all stages of the tide. A popular wave that can get growded. Beware of locals and sharks.
Hanalei Bay Spot Info
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Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
consistent | 24.8°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Hanalei Bay:
The best conditions reported for surf at Hanalei Bay occur when a North swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South-southeast.
What's the best time of year to surf Hanalei Bay (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Hanalei Bay Location Map
Interactive Hanalei Bay surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Hanalei Bay is Lihue Airport (LIH) in Usa Kauai Isl., 31 km (19 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Hanalei Bay is Barking Sands Pmrf Airport (BKH), also in Usa Kauai Isl., 37 km (23 miles) away.

Monday, 6 February 2023, 13:56 Local Time
Monday 06 | ||||
11AM | 2PM | 5PM | 8PM | |
Wave (m) | ||||
Period (s) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||
Wind State | cross- off |
cross- off |
cross- off |
cross- off |
Tides at Hanalei Bay
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Swell History at Hanalei Bay
Surf stats for Hanalei Bay, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Hanalei Bay
Wind stats for Hanalei Bay, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Hanalei Bay Reviews:
Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.
Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:
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Wave Buoys Nearest To Hanalei Bay:
- Closest Wave BuoyHanalei, Kauai, HI7 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyWaimea Bay, HI96 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyBarbers Point Buoy, Kalaeloa106 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyPearl Harbor Entrance, HI117 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyKaneohe Bay, WETS, HI123 mi