Kohala Lighthouse Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at Kohala Lighthouse
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
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| 12:00 AM | POOR | 0.7ft | 11s | SSW | 16kt | ENE | 18kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | POOR | 0.7ft | 11s | SSW | 15kt | ENE | 17kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | POOR | 0.7ft | 11s | SSW | 14kt | ENE | 17kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | POOR | 0.8ft | 10s | S | 14kt | ENE | 16kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | POOR | 0.9ft | 10s | SE | 13kt | ENE | 15kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | POOR | 1ft | 9s | ESE | 12kt | ENE | 14kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | POOR | 1ft | 9s | ESE | 12kt | ENE | 14kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | POOR | 0.9ft | 9s | ESE | 12kt | ENE | 14kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | POOR | 0.9ft | 9s | ESE | 13kt | E | 14kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | POOR | 0.9ft | 9s | ESE | 13kt | E | 14kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | POOR | 0.9ft | 9s | ESE | 13kt | E | 14kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | POOR | 0.9ft | 9s | ESE | 13kt | ENE | 15kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | POOR | 0.8ft | 12s | SSE | 13kt | ENE | 15kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | POOR | 0.7ft | 14s | S | 14kt | ENE | 15kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | POOR | 0.6ft | 17s | SSW | 14kt | ENE | 15kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | POOR | 0.6ft | 17s | SSW | 14kt | ENE | 16kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | POOR | 0.6ft | 17s | SSW | 15kt | ENE | 16kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | POOR | 0.7ft | 17s | SSW | 16kt | ENE | 17kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | POOR | 0.7ft | 17s | SSW | 16kt | ENE | 17kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | POOR | 0.7ft | 16s | SSW | 17kt | ENE | 18kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | POOR | 0.7ft | 16s | SSW | 17kt | ENE | 18kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | POOR | 0.7ft | 15s | S | 16kt | ENE | 17kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | POOR | 0.8ft | 13s | SSE | 16kt | ENE | 17kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | POOR | 0.8ft | 12s | SE | 15kt | ENE | 16kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Kohala Lighthouse in Big Island is an exposed reef break that offers consistent winter surf with a quality left-hand wave. It performs best when a north swell aligns with offshore winds from the south, creating clean, rideable conditions. The spot is surfable at all stages of the tide and is known to draw a crowd when it's firing. While the wave can be rewarding, surfers should watch out for urchins, sharp rocks, strong rips, localism, and private access restrictions. Sharks are also present in the area. January typically provides the most consistent and clean surf at Kohala Lighthouse.
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
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