Tide conditions for Kahaluu-Keauhou surf spots

Kahaluu-Keauhou, 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 Kahaluu-Keauhou. These 1 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.

Current Tide

1.6ft

Falling

Next Low

12:00 PM

0.6 ft

NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data

Tide Chart

7-Day Tide Schedule

7-day tide schedule showing high and low tides
Day	High 1	Low 1	High 2	Low 2
Today	5:00 AM(2.2ft)	12:00 PM(0.6ft)	4:00 PM(1.1ft)	10:00 PM(-0.0ft)
Tomorrow	6:00 AM(2.0ft)	1:00 PM(0.6ft)	4:00 PM(0.9ft)	11:00 PM(0.1ft)
Fri, Nov 13	7:00 AM(1.9ft)	2:00 PM(0.7ft)	5:00 PM(0.9ft)	11:00 PM(0.2ft)
Sat, Nov 14	7:00 AM(1.8ft)	3:00 PM(0.7ft)	5:30 PM(0.8ft)	--
Sun, Nov 15	8:00 AM(1.8ft)	12:00 AM(0.3ft)	7:00 PM(0.8ft)	4:00 PM(0.6ft)
Mon, Nov 16	9:00 AM(1.7ft)	1:00 AM(0.4ft)	10:00 PM(0.8ft)	5:00 PM(0.5ft)
Tue, Nov 17	10:00 AM(1.7ft)	2:00 AM(0.5ft)	11:00 PM(1.0ft)	6:00 PM(0.5ft)

Today

5:00 AM (2.2ft)

4:00 PM (1.1ft)

12:00 PM (0.6ft)

10:00 PM (-0.0ft)

Tomorrow

6:00 AM (2.0ft)

4:00 PM (0.9ft)

1:00 PM (0.6ft)

11:00 PM (0.1ft)

Fri, Nov 13

7:00 AM (1.9ft)

5:00 PM (0.9ft)

2:00 PM (0.7ft)

11:00 PM (0.2ft)

Sat, Nov 14

7:00 AM (1.8ft)

5:30 PM (0.8ft)

3:00 PM (0.7ft)

Sun, Nov 15

8:00 AM (1.8ft)

7:00 PM (0.8ft)

12:00 AM (0.3ft)

4:00 PM (0.6ft)

Mon, Nov 16

9:00 AM (1.7ft)

10:00 PM (0.8ft)

1:00 AM (0.4ft)

5:00 PM (0.5ft)

Tue, Nov 17

10:00 AM (1.7ft)

11:00 PM (1.0ft)

2:00 AM (0.5ft)

6:00 PM (0.5ft)

Beach Tide Preferences

Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.

Kahalu'u

beginner

0.5ft–2.5ftrising

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

1 spots

Kahalu'u

Beginner friendly

Kahaluʻu Beach Park south of Kailua-Kona is a small bay protected by a man-made breakwater that creates calm water for snorkeling and swimming. The northern corner of the bay features a gentle reef break that produces soft rollers perfect for beginners learning to surf or SUP. Watch for slippery lava rocks and keep an eye on turtles and other marine life that frequent the bay.

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Featured Beaches(1)

Kahalu'u

Beginner friendly

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 Kahaluu-Keauhou

: Tide preferences vary by spot in Kahaluu-Keauhou. 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 Kahaluu-Keauhou. 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 Kahaluu-Keauhou 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.