Keawaiki Bay Surf Report & Forecast

Kapalaoa, Hawaii

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

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E
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W
3
kt

🌊 SWELL

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E
S
W
1.5
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
1.5ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
15s
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WIND GUSTS
3kt
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AIR TEMP
25°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1.2ft @
13s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
FAIR
Fair conditions - still worth a paddle. Small 1.5ft waves with long-period 15s ground swell with glassy conditions Note: winds from ESE would be better.

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Thursday

Apr 9
FAIR9 good hours
🌊 1.1-1.7ft 💨 1-15kt 🌡️ 23-25°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
GOOD
1.4ft16sSSW3ktWSW3kt25°C26°C0.2mm
1:00 AM
GOOD
1.2ft15sSSW3ktWSW3kt25°C26°C0.2mm
2:00 AM
GOOD
1.1ft14sSSW3ktSW3kt24°C26°C0.1mm
3:00 AM
GOOD
1.1ft14sSSW2ktSSW2kt24°C25°C0.1mm
4:00 AM
GOOD
1.1ft14sSSW2ktSSE2kt24°C25°C0mm
5:00 AM
GOOD
1.1ft14sSSW1ktSE1kt24°C25°C0mm
6:00 AM
GOOD
1.1ft13sW1ktENE1kt24°C25°C0mm
7:00 AM
GOOD
1.2ft12sNNW1ktNNE1kt24°C25°C0mm
8:00 AM
GOOD
1.2ft11sNNE1ktNNW1kt24°C25°C0mm
9:00 AM
FAIR
1.3ft13sE2ktNNW2kt24°C25°C0mm
10:00 AM
FAIR
1.5ft15sSE3ktNNW3kt25°C25°C0mm
11:00 AM
FAIR
1.6ft16sSSW5ktNNW5kt25°C25°C0mm
12:00 PM
FAIR
1.6ft16sSSW4ktNNW5kt24°C25°C0mm
1:00 PM
FAIR
1.6ft16sSSW4ktNNW4kt24°C26°C0.1mm
2:00 PM
FAIR
1.6ft16sSSW4ktNNW4kt24°C26°C0.1mm
3:00 PM
FAIR
1.6ft16sSSW3ktNNW4kt24°C26°C0.1mm
4:00 PM
FAIR
1.7ft16sSSW3ktNNW3kt24°C26°C0.2mm
5:00 PM
FAIR
1.7ft16sSSW2ktNNW2kt25°C26°C0.2mm
6:00 PM
FAIR
1.7ft16sSSW6ktWNW6kt24°C26°C0.3mm
7:00 PM
POOR
1.7ft15sSSW11ktWSW10kt24°C26°C0.3mm
8:00 PM
POOR
1.7ft15sSSW15ktSSW14kt24°C26°C0.4mm
9:00 PM
POOR
1.7ft15sSSW13ktSW12kt23°C26°C0.4mm
10:00 PM
POOR
1.7ft15sSSW10ktWSW9kt23°C25°C0.4mm
11:00 PM
POOR
1.7ft15sSSW8ktW7kt23°C25°C0.4mm

Friday

Apr 10
FAIR1 good hours
🌊 1.6-2.5ft 💨 2-13kt 🌡️ 23-24°C

Saturday

Apr 11
POOR2 good hours
🌊 1.1-2.3ft 💨 2-19kt 🌡️ 21-24°C

Sunday

Apr 12
GOOD11 good hours
🌊 1.0-3.5ft 💨 2-11kt 🌡️ 24-25°C

Monday

Apr 13
FAIR7 good hours
🌊 0.9-2.3ft 💨 1-15kt 🌡️ 22-24°C

Tuesday

Apr 14
FAIRCheck individual hours
🌊 0.9-2.0ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 22-25°C

Wednesday

Apr 15
FAIR6 good hours
🌊 1.2-1.8ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 22-24°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.6ft @ 13s
Wind Conditions:1-15kt WSW
Water Temperature:25-26°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Keawaiki Bay in Big Island is a reasonably exposed beach and reef break that offers reliable winter surf and diverse wave options. The break comes alive when a west-northwest swell aligns with offshore winds from the east-southeast, generating clean lefts and rights across the reef. While it can attract a crowd on good days, the spot maintains a laid-back vibe. Hazards include strong rips and the occasional shark, so awareness in the water is key. January is typically the best month for scoring consistent, high-quality waves at Keawaiki Bay.

Best Swell Direction: NW
Bottom Type: Sand and Reef
Location: Village: Kapalaoa | County: Hawaiʻi County | State: Hawaii | Country: United States | Postcode: 96738 | Road: King's Highway Foot Trail | Full Address: Malawakena Beach, King's Highway Foot Trail, Keawaiki, Kapalaoa, Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, 96738, United States

Ideal Conditions

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

Ideal Swell DirectionWNW
Ideal Wind DirectionESE

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