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FIELD GUIDE · WAIMEA

Hapuna Beach (Kohala)

Waimea, HI

Hapuna Beach (Kohala), Waimea, HIPhoto by Matteo Gazzarri via Google

Hapuna Beach (Kohala) Surf Forecast for Friday, October 16, 2026

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Latest forecast for Friday, October 16, 2026
Surf
1-2 ft
General forecast
RIDEABLE
Slim pickings
Same for every surfer. Not adjusted for your level or boards.
Get your call
Best window
2:00 PM–4:30 PM
Primary swell
1 ft @ 12s SW
Wind
5 mph N cross-shore
Tide
Falling · 0.8 ft · next low
Confidence
82/100
Sources & forecast details
Secondary swell
0.7 ft @ 10s N

Valid Fri 2:00 PM Pacific/Honolulu · Source updated Fri 8:02 AM · Computed Fri 1:45 PM · NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS

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Hapuna Beach (Kohala) Hourly Surf Forecast

Latest daily forecast · Fri, Oct 16 · Pacific/Honolulu. Separate from the selected day above.

Hapuna Beach (Kohala) today hourly surf forecast with surf height, the Quiver call, swell, wind, tide, and confidence.
TimeSurfQuiver callSwellWindTideConfidence
2:00 AM1.5 ft—1.2 ft @ 10s W (0.9 ft @ 12s SSW)17 mph E0.6 ft · Rising92%
5:00 AM1.4 ft—1.1 ft @ 9s W (0.9 ft @ 12s SSW)13 mph E1.6 ft · Rising91%
8:00 AM1.4 ft—1 ft @ 9s W (0.9 ft @ 12s SW)3 mph NE2.1 ft · Falling85%
11:00 AM1.4 ft—1 ft @ 12s SW (0.9 ft @ 9s W)5 mph NNE1.5 ft · Falling84%
2:00 PM1.4 ftBest window1 ft @ 12s SW (0.7 ft @ 10s N)5 mph N0.8 ft · Falling82%
5:00 PM1.3 ft—1 ft @ 12s SW (0.7 ft @ 10s N)5 mph N0.7 ft · Rising81%
8:00 PM1.4 ft—1 ft @ 12s SW (0.8 ft @ 11s N)6 mph ENE0.7 ft · Falling79%
11:00 PM1.3 ft—0.9 ft @ 12s SW (0.9 ft @ 10s N)3 mph E0.5 ft · Falling78%
About this spot · ratings & ideal conditions
BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE
BEACH BREAK
3.3
RATING
3
REVIEWS

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

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HAPUNA BEACH (KOHALA)
WAIMEA, HI
Map showing Hapuna Beach (Kohala) at its actual locationWaimea, HI
Quiver · Field Guide · Waimea, HIUpdated OCT 16, 2026QUIVER //

Selected day: 2026-10-16 · Pacific/Honolulu

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