Water temperature in Waimea
Waimea, Hawaii
Recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.
Waimea 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.
Warm enough for boardshorts or a bikini
7-Day Trend
Data from Hapuna Beach (Kohala)
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
2 spots
Hapuna Beach (Kohala)
Beginner friendlyNo description available.
Kekaha / Pakala (Infinities)
IntermediatePakala, also known as Infinities, is a long left-hand point break on Kauaʻi's west side near Kekaha. On summer south swells the wave peels for hundreds of meters over a shallow coral reef, making it a dream for goofy-footers who can handle the long paddle and occasional strong currents. The vibe is mellow but respect the local surfers and watch for sea urchins in the channel.
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What to focus on today
- 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
Session logging tips
Once you wrap the surf, drop a note in your Quiver journal with tide, board, and crowd observations. Over time you'll see crystal-clear patterns about when Waimea rewards this type of session objective.
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