Longboard-friendly waves in Koloa

Koloa, Hawaii

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Koloa delivers the kind of mellow walls that make nine-footers purr. These 2 breaks offer long shoulders, patient sections, and enough face to cross-step without rushing.

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Koloa surf report today

BeachHeightWindVerdict
Waikoloa Village Lagoon2.2 ft8 mph80/100
Poipu Beach (Kauai)2.4 ft22 mph60/100

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Featured Beaches(2)

Poipu Beach (Kauai)

Beginner friendly

Poipu Beach Park (Kauai) serves as Hawaii's premier beginner spot rated 5/10 for moderate consistency.

Waikoloa Village Lagoon

Beginner friendly

Waikoloa Village Lagoon is a beach break in Waikoloa, HI. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents.

Today's longboard plan in Koloa

Best window

2:30 PM–3:30 PM

tide in range, offshore winds, good swell angle

Top picks

1Waikoloa Village Lagoon
2.2 ft8 mph
2Poipu Beach (Kauai)
2.4 ft22 mph
Long, peeling waves perfect for noseridingMellow takeoff zones with forgiving shouldersClassic surf spots with old-school vibesBest tide windows for logging sessions

Longboard-friendly breaks in Koloa

Break types, wave character, and ideal conditions for mellow log sessions.

Lawai Beach
beach

A small beach beside the Beach House Restaurant on Kauai’s south coast.

Poipu Beach (Kauai)
beach
beginner-intermediate
4.0(3)

**Poipu Beach Park** (Kauai) serves as Hawaii's premier beginner spot rated 5/10 for moderate consistency.

Best conditions

Best May-September for summer south Pacific swells

Your surf plan

  • Best window:
  • Bring: longboard, wax, sunscreen
  • Wind: 8 mph
  • Log it after: 15 seconds builds your forecast

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Koloa

Great longboard spots in Koloa include Poipu Beach (Kauai), Waikoloa Village Lagoon. Look for peeling point breaks and gentle beach breaks with long shoulders.
Ideal longboard waves have gentle shoulders, a mellow takeoff, and long walls to trim. The best spots feature point breaks or sandbars that create peeling waves.