The Wharf Lefts Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Molokai, USA)

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The Wharf Lefts Surf Guide

The Wharf Lefts in Molokai is an exposed reef break that has quite consistent surf. Summer offers the favoured conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the north northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. There is a left hand reef break. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Beware of rocks, coral and sharks.

The Wharf Lefts Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	3	fairly consistent	25.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing The Wharf Lefts:

The best conditions reported for surf at The Wharf Lefts occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northeast.

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What's the best time of year to surf The Wharf Lefts (for consistent clean waves)?

julyBest Season: summer

The best time of year for surfing The Wharf Lefts 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 70% of the time in July while 3% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 27% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

70%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

27%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore The Wharf Lefts Location Map

Interactive The Wharf Lefts 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 The Wharf Lefts is Molokai Airport (MKK) in Usa Molokai Isl., 10 km (6 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to The Wharf Lefts is Lanai Airport (LNY) in Usa Lanai Isl., 34 km (21 miles) away.

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Please note that some surf spot locations are approximate to protect their exact location while others are not shown at close zoom level.

The Wharf Lefts Surf Forecasts:

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16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 06:05 Local Time

m, °C	Tuesday 05
ft, °F	5AM	8AM	11AM	2PM
Wave (m)	SSW	SSW	SSW	E
Period (s)	13	12	12	7
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- off	cross- off	glass	glass

Tides at The Wharf Lefts

Current tide and informaton

For Kaunakakai, Molokai (Hawaii), 0 km from The Wharf Lefts.

Next High Water: 06:56pm | 0.61m

Next Low Water: 11:01am | 0.02m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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The Wharf Lefts Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 25.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (25.3 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at The Wharf Lefts 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*: 25.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite