Kawela Surf Report & Forecast

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Current Surf Conditions at Kawela

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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

Best windows in green
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🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
8
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
0.4
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
0.4ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
17s
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WIND GUSTS
9kt
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AIR TEMP
23°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.4ft @
14s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
FAIR
Fair conditions - still worth a paddle. Tiny waves under 1ft with long-period 17s ground swell with light 8kt winds Note: winds from N would be better.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

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Sunday

Apr 5
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.4-0.5ft 💨 5-13kt 🌡️ 21-24°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
POOR
0.4ft14sSW10ktENE13kt21°C24°C0mm
1:00 AM
POOR
0.4ft14sSW9ktENE12kt21°C24°C0mm
2:00 AM
POOR
0.4ft14sSW8ktENE12kt21°C24°C0mm
3:00 AM
POOR
0.4ft14sSW8ktENE12kt21°C24°C0mm
4:00 AM
POOR
0.4ft14sSW8ktENE13kt21°C24°C0mm
5:00 AM
POOR
0.4ft14sSW9ktENE13kt21°C24°C0mm
6:00 AM
POOR
0.4ft15sSW7ktENE11kt21°C24°C0mm
7:00 AM
POOR
0.4ft16sSW6ktENE9kt22°C24°C0mm
8:00 AM
FAIR
0.4ft17sSW5ktENE8kt22°C24°C0mm
9:00 AM
FAIR
0.4ft17sSW6ktENE8kt22°C24°C0mm
10:00 AM
FAIR
0.4ft17sSW8ktENE9kt23°C24°C0mm
11:00 AM
POOR
0.4ft17sSW9ktENE10kt24°C24°C0mm
12:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft17sSW10ktENE11kt24°C24°C0mm
1:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft17sSW12ktENE11kt24°C24°C0mm
2:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft17sSW13ktENE12kt24°C24°C0mm
3:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft17sSW13ktENE13kt23°C24°C0mm
4:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft17sSW13ktENE14kt23°C24°C0mm
5:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft17sSW13ktENE14kt22°C24°C0.1mm
6:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft16sSW12ktENE14kt22°C24°C0.1mm
7:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft16sSW11ktENE14kt22°C24°C0.1mm
8:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft16sSW11ktENE14kt22°C24°C0.1mm
9:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft16sSW10ktENE13kt22°C24°C0.1mm
10:00 PM
POOR
0.5ft16sSW10ktENE13kt22°C24°C0mm
11:00 PM
POOR
0.5ft16sSW10ktENE12kt22°C24°C0mm

Monday

Apr 6
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🌊 0.5-0.6ft 💨 6-11kt 🌡️ 22-23°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
FAIRCheck individual hours
🌊 0.5-0.8ft 💨 1-9kt 🌡️ 22-24°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
POOR4 good hours
🌊 0.7-1.0ft 💨 2-10kt 🌡️ 23-24°C

Thursday

Apr 9
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🌊 0.8-1.6ft 💨 6-10kt 🌡️ 23-24°C

Friday

Apr 10
POOR2 good hours
🌊 1.2-2.2ft 💨 4-9kt 🌡️ 23-26°C

Saturday

Apr 11
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.7-1.8ft 💨 3-13kt 🌡️ 23-24°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:0.5ft @ 16s
Wind Conditions:5-13kt ENE
Water Temperature:24-25°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Kawela in Molokai is an exposed reef break with unreliable surf, lacking a distinct seasonal pattern. When it does break, conditions are best when a south-southeast swell pairs with offshore winds from the north, producing clean right-handers over the reef. Despite its inconsistency, the spot can draw a crowd when it’s working. Hazards include sharp rocks, strong rips, urchins, and sharks, making caution essential. While not the most dependable location, May tends to offer the best chance for clean, surfable waves.

Best Swell Direction: S
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: Neighborhood: One Alii Homesteads | County: Maui County | State: Hawaii | Country: United States | Postcode: 96748 | Road: Kamehameha V Highway | Full Address: 3327, Kamehameha V Highway, One Alii Homesteads, Kawela, Maui County, Hawaii, 96748, 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 DirectionN

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