Hapuna Beach (Kohala) Current Conditions Summary

Hapuna Beach (Kohala) in Waimea, HI is a beach break. Current conditions: 0.6 ft waves, nw 5 mph (onshore), rising → high. Small for this break but conditions look fun — 0.6 ft with manageable wind. Hapuna Beach (Kohala) is a beach break in Waimea, HI. Beach break lefts and rights; bigger W swells can activate a left point along the southern edge. Needs a westerly component. Fun on a fish or longboard at 3-5 ft. Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.

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Optimal Surf Conditions for Hapuna Beach (Kohala)

Surf conditions at Hapuna Beach (Kohala), Waimea, HI
Best Wind

E

Best Swell

N

Preferred Tide

2–4 ft

W-NW swell 3-5 ft, E-NE offshore, mid-high tide. Winter months, especially Jan.

Wave Tips

Beach break lefts and rights; bigger W swells can activate a left point along the southern edge. Needs a westerly component. Fun on a fish or longboard at 3-5 ft.

Crowd Tips

Light crowds most days — not a destination surf spot. Rip currents pick up with size.

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