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

1.0ft
Falling

Next Low

01:00 AM

0.5 ft

NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data

Tide Chart

7-Day Tide Schedule

Today

9:00 AM (1.6ft)
12:00 AM (0.3ft)

Tomorrow

11:00 AM (1.6ft)
11:00 PM (0.8ft)
1:00 AM (0.5ft)
7:00 PM (0.6ft)

Mon, Oct 19

12:00 PM (1.7ft)
3:00 AM (0.5ft)
7:00 PM (0.5ft)

Tue, Oct 20

12:00 AM (0.9ft)
12:00 PM (1.8ft)
5:00 AM (0.5ft)
7:00 PM (0.4ft)

Wed, Oct 21

1:00 AM (1.1ft)
1:00 PM (1.8ft)
6:00 AM (0.5ft)
7:00 PM (0.4ft)

Thu, Oct 22

1:00 AM (1.4ft)
1:00 PM (1.8ft)
7:00 AM (0.4ft)
8:00 PM (0.3ft)

Fri, Oct 23

2:00 AM (1.7ft)
2:00 PM (1.7ft)
8:00 AM (0.4ft)
8:00 PM (0.0ft)

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.

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Featured Beaches(1)

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.

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.

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