Kalapaki Beach Current Conditions Summary

Kalapaki Beach in Lihue, HI is a beach break, best suited for beginner surfers. Current conditions: 2.7 ft waves, ne 12 mph (cross-shore), falling → low. Size is there, but cross-shore wind affects quality. Kalapaki Beach in Līhue is a crescent of golden sand sheltered by a breakwall that tames the waves and creates calm waters perfect for swimming and learning to surf. Stay near the harbor entrance to catch the bigger sets; the waves are soft, so use a longboard or foam board for better glide. Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.