Tide conditions for Paia surf spots

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

Current Tide

0.4ft

Rising

Next High

05:00 AM

2.3 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	4:00 AM(2.4ft)	11:00 AM(1.1ft)	2:00 PM(1.3ft)	9:00 PM(-0.1ft)
Tomorrow	5:00 AM(2.3ft)	12:30 PM(1.2ft)	2:00 PM(1.2ft)	10:00 PM(0.1ft)
Sat, Nov 14	6:00 AM(2.2ft)	10:00 PM(0.3ft)	--	--
Sun, Nov 15	7:00 AM(2.1ft)	11:00 PM(0.5ft)	--	--
Mon, Nov 16	8:00 AM(2.0ft)	--	--	--
Tue, Nov 17	9:00 AM(2.0ft)	12:00 AM(0.7ft)	10:30 PM(1.0ft)	5:00 PM(0.7ft)
Wed, Nov 18	10:00 AM(2.0ft)	2:00 AM(0.9ft)	11:00 PM(1.4ft)	5:00 PM(0.5ft)

Today

4:00 AM (2.4ft)

2:00 PM (1.3ft)

11:00 AM (1.1ft)

9:00 PM (-0.1ft)

Tomorrow

5:00 AM (2.3ft)

2:00 PM (1.2ft)

12:30 PM (1.2ft)

10:00 PM (0.1ft)

Sat, Nov 14

6:00 AM (2.2ft)

10:00 PM (0.3ft)

Sun, Nov 15

7:00 AM (2.1ft)

11:00 PM (0.5ft)

Mon, Nov 16

8:00 AM (2.0ft)

Tue, Nov 17

9:00 AM (2.0ft)

10:30 PM (1.0ft)

12:00 AM (0.7ft)

5:00 PM (0.7ft)

Wed, Nov 18

10:00 AM (2.0ft)

11:00 PM (1.4ft)

2:00 AM (0.9ft)

5:00 PM (0.5ft)

Beach Tide Preferences

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

Ho'okipa

advanced

0.5ft–3.0ftrising

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

Ho'okipa

Advanced

Hoʻokipa Beach Park on Maui's north shore is world famous for windsurfing and kitesurfing but also has excellent surf for experts. Multiple breaks—from the right-hand Pavilions to the fast left at Lanes—offer powerful waves over a shallow reef, and the trades can quickly turn the lineup into a challenging windswept arena. Beginners should stay on the sand and watch, as currents and urchins pose real dangers.

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Featured Beaches(1)

Ho'okipa

Advanced

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 Paia

: Tide preferences vary by spot in Paia. 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 Paia. 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 Paia 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.