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Kahalu'u Beach Park Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Big Island, USA)

Kahalu'u Beach Park break guide

Kahalu'u Beach Park Surf Guide

Kahalu'u Beach Park in Big Island is an exposed reef break that has reliable surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the east. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. Reef breaks provide lefts and rights. Surfable at all stages of the tide. It's sometimes crowded here. Beware of urchins, rips, rocks and locals.

Kahalu'u Beach Park Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef3consistent
26.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Kahalu'u Beach Park:

The best conditions reported for surf at Kahalu'u Beach Park occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.

What's the best time of year to surf Kahalu'u Beach Park (for consistent clean waves)?

julyBest Season: summer
The best time of year for surfing Kahalu'u Beach Park with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer  and most often the month of July. Clean surfable waves are typically found 38% of the time in July while 54% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 8% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
38%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
54%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
8%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Kahalu'u Beach Park Location Map

Interactive Kahalu'u Beach Park 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 Kahalu'u Beach Park is Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 20 km (12 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Kahalu'u Beach Park is Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF), also in Usa Hawaii Isl., 48 km (30 miles) away.

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Kahalu'u Beach Park Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Friday, 8 May 2026, 06:41 Local Time
Friday 08
5AM8AM11AM2PM
Wave (m)
0.6
NW
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.6
NW
Period (s) 13 17 17 13
Wind (km/h)
15
15
15
15
Wind State cross cross cross-
on		 cross-
on

What does Kahalu'u Beach Park look like?

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    Tides at Kahalu'u Beach Park

    Current tide and informaton
    For Holualoa, 6 km from Kahalu'u Beach Park.
    Next High Water: 09:02am | 0.26m
    Tidal range Clock
    Next Low Water: 12:47pm | 0.23m
    IS AT (local time)

    Kahalu'u Beach Park Sea Temperature

    Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 26.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (26.0 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Kahalu'u Beach Park won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

    Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.
    Current Temp*: 26.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite
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    Swell History at Kahalu'u Beach Park

    Surf stats for Kahalu'u Beach Park, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

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    Wind History at Kahalu'u Beach Park

    Wind stats for Kahalu'u Beach Park, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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    Kahalu'u Beach Park 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.

    Ratings
    Based on 2 votes.
    • Overall:3.0
    • Quality on a good day:4.0
    • Consistency of Surf:3.5
    • Difficulty Level:2.5
    • Crowds:4.0
    • Accommodation:5.0
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    Review
    Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
    Gordon Shumway from United States
    “Mobbed with surf school, dangerous rips and urchins on the inside. Outside is hogged by hostile locals. Get there really early or better yet go to Pine Trees.”

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