Tide conditions for Koloa surf spots

Koloa, 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 Koloa. These 2 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.

Current Tide

1.3ft
Falling

Next Low

02:23 AM

0.211 ft

NOAA tide data via Honolulu

Beach Tide Preferences

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

Poipu Beach (Kauai)

beginner-intermediate
2.0ft–4.0ft

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(3)

Lawai Beach

Intermediate

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

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.

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 Koloa

Tide preferences vary by spot in Koloa. 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 Koloa. 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 Koloa 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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