Kapaniah Surf Report & Forecast

Niuli‘i, Hawaii

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Current Surf Conditions at Kapaniah

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM Pacific/Honolulu
Surf Quality: FAIR
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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline

Best windows in green
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🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
6
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
1
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
1ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
14s
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WIND GUSTS
6kt
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AIR TEMP
27°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.7ft @
13s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
FAIR
Fair conditions - still worth a paddle. Small 1.0ft waves with long-period 14s ground swell with very light winds Note: winds from SW would be better.

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Sunday

Aug 9
FAIRCheck individual hours
🌊 0.8-1.1ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 26-28°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
FAIR
0.8ft14sSSW1ktE4kt26°C26°C0mm
1:00 AM
FAIR
0.9ft15sSSW2ktE3kt26°C26°C0mm
2:00 AM
FAIR
1ft15sSSW2ktE3kt26°C27°C0mm
3:00 AM
FAIR
1ft15sSSW4ktE4kt26°C27°C0mm
4:00 AM
FAIR
1ft15sSSW5ktENE5kt26°C27°C0mm
5:00 AM
FAIR
1ft15sSSW7ktENE6kt26°C27°C0mm
6:00 AM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW6ktENE6kt26°C27°C0mm
7:00 AM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW6ktENE5kt26°C27°C0mm
8:00 AM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW6ktE5kt26°C27°C0mm
9:00 AM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW6ktENE5kt27°C27°C0mm
10:00 AM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW6ktNE6kt27°C27°C0mm
11:00 AM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW6ktNNE6kt27°C27°C0mm
12:00 PM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW6ktNNE6kt28°C27°C0mm
1:00 PM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW7ktNNE7kt28°C27°C0mm
2:00 PM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW7ktNNE7kt28°C27°C0mm
3:00 PM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW6ktNNE6kt28°C27°C0mm
4:00 PM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW5ktNE6kt28°C27°C0mm
5:00 PM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW4ktNE6kt28°C27°C0mm
6:00 PM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW4ktENE5kt28°C27°C0mm
7:00 PM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW3ktENE5kt28°C27°C0mm
8:00 PM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW2ktE4kt27°C27°C0mm
9:00 PM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW3ktENE4kt27°C27°C0mm
10:00 PM
FAIR
1.1ft13sSSW3ktNE4kt27°C27°C0mm
11:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft13sSSW3ktNE4kt27°C27°C0mm

Monday

Aug 10
FAIR7 good hours
🌊 1.1-1.1ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 26-27°C

Tuesday

Aug 11
FAIR6 good hours
🌊 1.1-1.7ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 26-28°C

Wednesday

Aug 12
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🌊 1.3-1.7ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 26-28°C

Thursday

Aug 13
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🌊 1.7-1.8ft 💨 5-9kt 🌡️ 26-28°C

Friday

Aug 14
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🌊 1.7-2.2ft 💨 5-12kt 🌡️ 26-28°C

Saturday

Aug 15
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🌊 1.8-2.1ft 💨 6-13kt 🌡️ 26-29°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.0ft @ 14s
Wind Conditions:1-7kt E
Water Temperature:26-27°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Kapaniah in Big Island is an exposed reef break known for its highly reliable surf and year-round consistency. It performs best when northeast swells meet offshore winds from the southwest, delivering clean, dependable waves suitable across all tide stages. The remote location keeps crowds to a minimum, making it an ideal spot for solitude-seeking surfers. Despite the peaceful setting, riders should watch out for hazards like sharp rocks and sea urchins. Spring, especially March, is typically the best time to score clean, quality waves at Kapaniah.

Best Swell Direction: N
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: Suburb: Niuli‘i | County: Hawaiʻi County | State: Hawaii | Country: United States | Road: Keokea Beach Road | Full Address: Keokea Beach Road, Niuli‘i, 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 DirectionNE
Ideal Wind DirectionSW

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