Hapuna Beach (Kohala)
1.6ft·beginner-intermediate
Waimea, HI
76
Waikoloa, HI
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Explore forecastValid Wed 2:00 PM Pacific/Honolulu · Source updated Wed 3:00 AM · Computed Wed 10:31 AM · NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS
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Latest daily forecast · Wed, Nov 11 · Pacific/Honolulu. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver call | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | 3 ft | — | 3.4 ft @ 5s N (1.6 ft @ 10s N) | 21 mph E | 1.5 ft · Rising | 95% |
| 5:00 AM | 2.7 ft | — | 3.1 ft @ 5s N (1.4 ft @ 10s N) | 21 mph E | 2.5 ft · Falling | 94% |
| 8:00 AM | 2.6 ft | — | 3 ft @ 5s N (1.2 ft @ 10s N) | 25 mph E | 1.7 ft · Falling | 92% |
| 11:00 AM | 2.6 ft | — | 3.1 ft @ 5s N (1.2 ft @ 10s N) | 21 mph E | 0.5 ft · Falling | 40% |
| 2:00 PM | 3 ft | Best window | 3.3 ft @ 5s N (1.2 ft @ 14s NNW) | 24 mph NE | 0.5 ft · Rising | 89% |
| 5:00 PM | 3.1 ft | — | 3.1 ft @ 5s NNE (1.7 ft @ 13s N) | 23 mph NE | 0.8 ft · Falling | 88% |
| 8:00 PM | 3.1 ft | — | 2.9 ft @ 7s N (2 ft @ 11s N) | 20 mph ENE | 0.4 ft · Falling | 86% |
| 11:00 PM | 4.2 ft | — | 3.8 ft @ 5s NNE (2.5 ft @ 13s N) | 20 mph ENE | 0.1 ft · Rising | 85% |
W-NW swell 2-4 ft, E offshore, mid-high tide. Winter has most rideable days.
Selected day: 2026-11-11 · Pacific/Honolulu
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