Tide conditions for Hanalei surf spots
Hanalei, Hawaii
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Hanalei. These 4 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
Next Low
11:00 AM
0.6 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:00 AM(2.3ft) | 11:00 AM(0.6ft) | 2:00 PM(0.7ft) | 8:00 PM(0.1ft) |
| Tomorrow | 5:00 AM(2.2ft) | 12:00 PM(0.6ft) | 3:00 PM(0.7ft) | 9:00 PM(0.1ft) |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 6:00 AM(2.0ft) | 9:00 PM(0.2ft) | -- | -- |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 6:00 AM(2.0ft) | 10:00 PM(0.3ft) | -- | -- |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 7:00 AM(1.9ft) | 4:00 PM(0.5ft) | 7:00 PM(0.6ft) | 10:00 PM(0.5ft) |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 8:00 AM(1.8ft) | 4:00 PM(0.4ft) | 10:00 PM(0.7ft) | -- |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 9:00 AM(1.7ft) | 12:00 AM(0.6ft) | 11:00 PM(1.0ft) | 4:00 PM(0.4ft) |
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Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
4 spots
Hāʻena Beach Park (Haena / Maniniholo)
IntermediateHāʻena Beach Park is the beach at Maniniholo Bay on Kauaʻi’s north shore, east of Mākua/Tunnels.
Hanalei Bay (Kauai)
AdvancedHanalei Bay (Kauai) offers scenic North Shore point break rated 7/10. Main break is long right point on eastern side of crescent bay breaking up to 300 yards over lava reef.
Hanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort
AdvancedHanalei (Wainiha) — Colony Resort is a reef/point break in Hanalei, HI. It is suited for intermediate-advanced surfers. Watch out for strong currents, shallow reef on low tide.
Kēʻē Beach (Kee)
IntermediateKēʻē Beach is the north-shore beach at the end of Kūhiō Highway within Hāʻena State Park.
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What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Hanalei
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Hanalei. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Hanalei. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for Hanalei on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
