Kaalualu Point Surf Report & Forecast

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Current Surf Conditions at Kaalualu Point

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM Pacific/Honolulu
Surf Quality: POOR
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🌬️ WIND

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E
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15
kt

🌊 SWELL

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E
S
W
1.4
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
1.4ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
9s
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WIND GUSTS
16kt
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AIR TEMP
22°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.6ft @
10s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
POOR
Poor conditions right now. Small 1.4ft waves with quality 9s ground swell but strong 15kt winds making it choppy Note: winds from NW would be better. Might want to wait for better conditions.

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Sunday

Apr 5
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.4-1.5ft 💨 12-18kt 🌡️ 21-23°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
POOR
1.5ft10sSE12ktENE12kt21°C24°C0mm
1:00 AM
POOR
1.5ft10sSE13ktENE13kt21°C24°C0mm
2:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft10sSE13ktENE13kt21°C24°C0mm
3:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft10sSE14ktENE14kt21°C24°C0mm
4:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft10sSE14ktENE14kt21°C24°C0mm
5:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE14ktENE15kt21°C24°C0mm
6:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE15ktENE15kt21°C24°C0mm
7:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE15ktENE16kt21°C24°C0mm
8:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE15ktENE16kt22°C24°C0mm
9:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE15ktENE16kt22°C24°C0mm
10:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE15ktENE16kt22°C24°C0mm
11:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE15ktENE16kt23°C24°C0mm
12:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE14ktENE15kt23°C24°C0mm
1:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE13ktENE14kt23°C24°C0mm
2:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE12ktENE13kt23°C24°C0mm
3:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE12ktENE13kt23°C24°C0mm
4:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE12ktENE14kt23°C24°C0mm
5:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE13ktENE15kt23°C24°C0mm
6:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE14ktENE16kt23°C24°C0mm
7:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE16ktENE17kt23°C24°C0mm
8:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE18ktENE19kt23°C24°C0mm
9:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE17ktENE19kt23°C24°C0mm
10:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE17ktENE19kt22°C24°C0mm
11:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE17ktENE19kt22°C24°C0mm

Monday

Apr 6
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.1-1.6ft 💨 12-16kt 🌡️ 22-23°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
POOR5 excellent hours
🌊 1.2-3.5ft 💨 4-14kt 🌡️ 22-23°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
EXCELLENT9 excellent hours
🌊 3.3-4.2ft 💨 2-12kt 🌡️ 22-23°C

Thursday

Apr 9
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 4.2-4.9ft 💨 11-14kt 🌡️ 20-22°C

Friday

Apr 10
GOOD9 excellent hours
🌊 4.9-6.0ft 💨 1-13kt 🌡️ 21-23°C

Saturday

Apr 11
GOOD12 excellent hours
🌊 3.5-4.8ft 💨 3-8kt 🌡️ 22-24°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.4ft @ 9s
Wind Conditions:12-18kt ENE
Water Temperature:24°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Kaalualu Point on the Big Island is an exposed reef break offering fairly consistent surf, with summer typically providing the most favorable conditions. The wave performs best when a southeast swell meets offshore winds from the northwest, although the break benefits from some shelter against northeast trades. A left-hand reef break dominates the setup, fueled primarily by long-period groundswells. While the spot sees minimal crowds, it presents several hazards, including sharp rocks, strong rips, urchins, and occasional localism. Although summer is generally ideal, January is often the prime month for scoring clean, rideable waves.

Best Swell Direction: E
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: County: Hawaiʻi County | State: Hawaii | Country: United States | Road: South Point Road | Full Address: Green Sand Beach, South Point Road, Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionSE
Ideal Wind DirectionNW

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