Polihale Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at Polihale
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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 | EXCELLENT | 3.1ft | 14s | NW | 6kt | SE | 6kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.3ft | 14s | NW | 7kt | SE | 7kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.5ft | 14s | NW | 8kt | SE | 9kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.6ft | 14s | NW | 9kt | SE | 9kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 14s | NW | 9kt | SE | 10kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.8ft | 13s | NW | 10kt | SE | 10kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 3.9ft | 13s | NW | 10kt | SE | 10kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | GOOD | 3.9ft | 13s | NW | 10kt | SE | 11kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | GOOD | 4ft | 13s | NW | 10kt | SE | 11kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 4ft | 13s | NW | 10kt | SE | 11kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | GOOD | 4.1ft | 13s | NW | 11kt | SE | 12kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | GOOD | 4.1ft | 13s | NW | 11kt | SE | 12kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.1ft | 13s | NW | 9kt | SE | 10kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.1ft | 13s | NW | 8kt | SE | 9kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.1ft | 13s | NW | 6kt | SE | 7kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4ft | 13s | NW | 8kt | SE | 9kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4ft | 13s | NW | 10kt | SE | 11kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | GOOD | 4ft | 12s | NW | 12kt | SE | 12kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 3.9ft | 12s | NW | 13kt | SE | 15kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | POOR | 3.9ft | 12s | NW | 15kt | SE | 18kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | POOR | 3.8ft | 12s | NW | 17kt | SE | 20kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | POOR | 3.8ft | 12s | NW | 19kt | SE | 23kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0.4mm |
| 10:00 PM | POOR | 3.7ft | 12s | NW | 21kt | SSE | 25kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0.7mm |
| 11:00 PM | POOR | 3.7ft | 12s | NW | 24kt | SSE | 28kt | 23°C | 25°C | 1.1mm |
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Polihale in Kauai is an exposed beach break known for its power and consistency, particularly during the winter months. The break thrives when long-period northwest swells meet offshore winds from the southeast, delivering clean, punchy waves that break both left and right across a wide sandy shoreline. While the remote location offers a bit of solitude, Polihale can still get busy on good days. Strong rip currents are a notable hazard here, so caution is advised. January is typically the prime month for scoring clean, quality surf at this rugged and scenic spot.
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
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