Kalapaki Beach Surf Report & Forecast

Lihue, Hawaii

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Current Surf Conditions at Kalapaki Beach

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM Pacific/Honolulu
Surf Quality: GOOD
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM
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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline

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🌬️ WIND

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E
S
W
6
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
2.2
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
2.2ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
10s
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WIND GUSTS
7kt
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AIR TEMP
21°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1.1ft @
10s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
GOOD
Good surfing conditions. Sweet 2.2ft waves with quality 10s ground swell with very light winds Note: winds from NW would be better.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Sunday

Apr 5
FAIR1 good hours
🌊 1.0-3.4ft 💨 4-8kt 🌡️ 16-24°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
FAIR
1ft10sNE5ktNE10kt17°C24°C0mm
1:00 AM
FAIR
1ft11sN5ktNE9kt17°C24°C0mm
2:00 AM
FAIR
1ft12sNNW5ktNE8kt17°C24°C0mm
3:00 AM
FAIR
1ft12sNNW5ktNE8kt17°C24°C0mm
4:00 AM
FAIR
1.1ft12sNNW5ktNNE7kt16°C24°C0mm
5:00 AM
FAIR
1.2ft12sNNW4ktNNE7kt16°C24°C0mm
6:00 AM
FAIR
1.9ft10sN5ktNE7kt17°C24°C0mm
7:00 AM
FAIR
2.7ft9sNE5ktNE7kt18°C24°C0mm
8:00 AM
FAIR
3.4ft7sENE5ktENE7kt18°C24°C0mm
9:00 AM
FAIR
2.8ft9sNE6ktENE7kt20°C24°C0mm
10:00 AM
GOOD
2.2ft10sNNE6ktENE7kt21°C24°C0mm
11:00 AM
FAIR
1.6ft11sN6ktE6kt23°C24°C0mm
12:00 PM
FAIR
1.6ft11sN7ktE7kt23°C24°C0mm
1:00 PM
FAIR
1.6ft11sN8ktE7kt23°C24°C0mm
2:00 PM
POOR
1.6ft11sN8ktE7kt24°C24°C0mm
3:00 PM
FAIR
1.6ft10sN7ktE7kt23°C24°C0mm
4:00 PM
FAIR
1.6ft10sN6ktE7kt22°C24°C0mm
5:00 PM
POOR
1.6ft10sN6ktE7kt22°C24°C0.1mm
6:00 PM
POOR
1.6ft10sNNW6ktE7kt21°C24°C0.1mm
7:00 PM
POOR
1.6ft10sNNW6ktE8kt20°C24°C0.1mm
8:00 PM
POOR
1.6ft10sNNW6ktE8kt19°C24°C0.1mm
9:00 PM
FAIR
1.6ft10sNNW6ktE8kt19°C24°C0.1mm
10:00 PM
FAIR
1.6ft10sNNW6ktENE8kt19°C24°C0.1mm
11:00 PM
FAIR
1.6ft10sNNW6ktENE8kt19°C24°C0.1mm

Monday

Apr 6
GOOD11 good hours
🌊 1.2-3.7ft 💨 2-5kt 🌡️ 18-22°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
GOOD23 good hours
🌊 2.1-3.5ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 17-24°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
GOOD24 good hours
🌊 2.0-3.4ft 💨 2-5kt 🌡️ 18-24°C

Thursday

Apr 9
GOOD1 excellent hours
🌊 2.1-4.7ft 💨 0-7kt 🌡️ 20-22°C

Friday

Apr 10
EXCELLENT16 excellent hours
🌊 2.9-4.5ft 💨 2-5kt 🌡️ 19-23°C

Saturday

Apr 11
GOOD2 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-3.8ft 💨 4-8kt 🌡️ 20-24°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.9ft @ 9s
Wind Conditions:2-8kt NE
Water Temperature:24-25°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Kalapaki Beach in Kaua‘i is an exposed reef break known for its dependable surf and scenic surroundings. Summer brings the best conditions, especially when a south-southeast swell aligns with offshore winds from the northwest. The reef offers both left and right breaks, attracting a steady crowd of locals and visitors alike. Surf here is fueled by both windswells and groundswells, making it a versatile spot for varying conditions. Hazards include rocks in the lineup, so caution is advised, especially at lower tides. May is typically the best month for clean, consistent waves at Kalapaki Beach.

Best Swell Direction: S
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: Town: Lihue | Neighborhood: Nawiliwili | County: Kauaʻi County | State: Hawaii | Country: United States | Postcode: 96766 | Road: Kalapaki Circle | Full Address: Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences, 3770, Kalapaki Circle, Nawiliwili, Lihue, Kauaʻi County, Hawaii, 96766, United States

Ideal Conditions

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

Ideal Swell DirectionSSE
Ideal Wind DirectionNW

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