Kua Bay Surf Report & Forecast
Kalaoa, Hawaii
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🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
4
kt
kt
🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
1.5
ft
ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
1.5ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
15s
WIND GUSTS
4kt
AIR TEMP
24°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
1.2ft @
12s
12s
PRECIPITATION
0.2mm
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | FAIR | 1.4ft | 16s | SSW | 5kt | SW | 5kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.2mm |
| 1:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 15s | SSW | 5kt | SW | 5kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.2mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 1.1ft | 14s | SSW | 5kt | SW | 5kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.2mm |
| 3:00 AM | GOOD | 1.1ft | 14s | SSW | 4kt | SW | 4kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.2mm |
| 4:00 AM | GOOD | 1.1ft | 14s | SSW | 2kt | SW | 2kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.2mm |
| 5:00 AM | GOOD | 1.1ft | 14s | SSW | 1kt | SSW | 1kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.1mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 1.1ft | 13s | W | 1kt | SSE | 2kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.1mm |
| 7:00 AM | GOOD | 1.2ft | 12s | NNW | 2kt | ESE | 2kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.1mm |
| 8:00 AM | GOOD | 1.2ft | 11s | NNE | 2kt | NE | 2kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.1mm |
| 9:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 13s | E | 3kt | NNE | 3kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.1mm |
| 10:00 AM | FAIR | 1.5ft | 15s | SE | 4kt | N | 4kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.2mm |
| 11:00 AM | FAIR | 1.6ft | 16s | SSW | 5kt | NNW | 5kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.2mm |
| 12:00 PM | GOOD | 1.6ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | N | 4kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.2mm |
| 1:00 PM | GOOD | 1.6ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | NE | 4kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.2mm |
| 2:00 PM | GOOD | 1.6ft | 16s | SSW | 3kt | ENE | 4kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.2mm |
| 3:00 PM | GOOD | 1.6ft | 16s | SSW | 3kt | E | 4kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.2mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 1.6ft | 16s | SSW | 3kt | ESE | 3kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.3mm |
| 5:00 PM | GOOD | 1.6ft | 16s | SSW | 3kt | SE | 3kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.3mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 1.6ft | 16s | SSW | 6kt | SSE | 6kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.3mm |
| 7:00 PM | FAIR | 1.6ft | 15s | SSW | 9kt | SSW | 9kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.3mm |
| 8:00 PM | POOR | 1.6ft | 15s | SSW | 12kt | SW | 12kt | 24°C | 26°C | 0.2mm |
| 9:00 PM | POOR | 1.6ft | 15s | SSW | 10kt | SW | 10kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.2mm |
| 10:00 PM | POOR | 1.6ft | 15s | SSW | 8kt | SSW | 8kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.2mm |
| 11:00 PM | POOR | 1.6ft | 15s | SSW | 7kt | SSW | 6kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0.2mm |
Friday
Apr 10FAIR10 good hours
🌊 1.6-2.6ft 💨 2-6kt 🌡️ 21-23°C
Saturday
Apr 11POOR4 good hours
🌊 1.1-2.5ft 💨 2-16kt 🌡️ 21-25°C
Sunday
Apr 12POOR8 good hours
🌊 1.3-3.5ft 💨 1-13kt 🌡️ 24-25°C
Monday
Apr 13FAIR9 good hours
🌊 1.1-1.8ft 💨 1-12kt 🌡️ 23-24°C
Tuesday
Apr 14POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.9-1.6ft 💨 2-13kt 🌡️ 23-24°C
Wednesday
Apr 15FAIR4 good hours
🌊 1.2-1.9ft 💨 0-11kt 🌡️ 23-25°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.7ft @ 12s
Wind Conditions:1-12kt SW
Water Temperature:25-26°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Kua Bay in Big Island is an exposed beach break offering fairly consistent surf, especially during the winter months. The spot works best when a west-northwest swell meets offshore winds from the southeast, delivering clean, rideable waves that are surfable at all stages of the tide. While not overly crowded, it can get busy on good days, and localism may be a concern. January is generally the best time to catch reliable, high-quality surf at Kua Bay.
Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Suburb: Kalaoa | County: Hawaiʻi County | State: Hawaii | Country: United States | Road: Maniniowali Drive | Full Address: Maniniowali Drive, Kalaoa, 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 DirectionWNW
Ideal Wind DirectionSE
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