Lawai Beach
beach
A small beach beside the Beach House Restaurant on Kauai’s south coast.
Koloa water temperature today
Koloa, Hawaii
Koloa water temperature today is 83°F. Is it cold? It's warm for most people, so plan on boardshorts.
Water temperature refreshed hourly from an observed station reading.
Koloa stays warm year-round with water temps rarely dipping below the mid-70s. A rashguard handles most sessions, and reef booties are more important than neoprene here. Use this guide to plan around trade wind shifts and seasonal swell patterns.
83°F1° this week
Boardshorts
Warm enough for boardshorts or a bikini
7-Day Temperature Trend
Data from Lawai Beach · Updated hourly
Beach Water Temperatures
Current water temperatures at each surf spot. Temperatures can vary based on local conditions, currents, and depth.
Surf spots in Koloa
Featured Beaches
3 spots
Lawai Beach
IntermediateA small beach beside the Beach House Restaurant on Kauai’s south coast.
Poipu Beach (Kauai)
Beginner friendlyPoipu Beach Park (Kauai) serves as Hawaii's premier beginner spot rated 5/10 for moderate consistency.
Waikoloa Village Lagoon
Beginner friendlyWaikoloa Village Lagoon is a beach break in Waikoloa, HI. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents.
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Featured Beaches(3)
Spot guide for Koloa
Break types, ratings, and local tips for each beach.
Poipu Beach (Kauai)
4.0(3)beach
beginner-intermediate
**Poipu Beach Park** (Kauai) serves as Hawaii's premier beginner spot rated 5/10 for moderate consistency.
What to know about water temperature
- Weekly temperature trends and seasonal averages
- Gear recommendations for dawn patrol versus midday
- Upwelling signals that drop temps overnight
- Health and recovery tips for long cold sessions
Surf Guides for Koloa
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Koloa
- Koloa water is 83°F today, which is warm for most people, so most surfers wear boardshorts. Wind, air temperature, and session length change how cold it feels.
- Koloa water is 83°F today. Readings differ from beach to beach and through the day, so check the per-beach temperatures on this page before you go.
- Water temperatures in Koloa typically range from 73-80°F. For summer, boardshorts or rashguard is recommended. In winter, you'll want spring suit optional. Spring and fall may require adjusting based on your cold tolerance.
- Yes! During year-round, water temperatures in Koloa are warm enough to surf in boardshorts. Outside that window, boardshorts or rashguard is a good baseline for comfortable sessions.
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