Polihale Surf Report & Forecast

Hawaii

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10:00 AM Pacific/Honolulu
Surf Quality: GOOD
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM
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🌬️ WIND

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E
S
W
11
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
4.1
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
4.1ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
13s
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WIND GUSTS
12kt
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AIR TEMP
23°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
2.1ft @
13s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
GOOD
Good surfing conditions. Solid 4.1ft swell with quality 13s ground swell but getting breezy at 11kt

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Thursday

Apr 9
EXCELLENT11 excellent hours
🌊 3.1-4.1ft 💨 6-24kt 🌡️ 23-24°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.1ft14sNW6ktSE6kt23°C25°C0mm
1:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.3ft14sNW7ktSE7kt23°C25°C0mm
2:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft14sNW8ktSE9kt23°C25°C0mm
3:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft14sNW9ktSE9kt23°C25°C0mm
4:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.7ft14sNW9ktSE10kt23°C25°C0mm
5:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.8ft13sNW10ktSE10kt23°C25°C0mm
6:00 AM
GOOD
3.9ft13sNW10ktSE10kt23°C24°C0mm
7:00 AM
GOOD
3.9ft13sNW10ktSE11kt23°C24°C0mm
8:00 AM
GOOD
4ft13sNW10ktSE11kt23°C24°C0mm
9:00 AM
GOOD
4ft13sNW10ktSE11kt23°C24°C0mm
10:00 AM
GOOD
4.1ft13sNW11ktSE12kt23°C25°C0mm
11:00 AM
GOOD
4.1ft13sNW11ktSE12kt23°C25°C0mm
12:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.1ft13sNW9ktSE10kt23°C25°C0mm
1:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.1ft13sNW8ktSE9kt23°C25°C0mm
2:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.1ft13sNW6ktSE7kt23°C25°C0mm
3:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4ft13sNW8ktSE9kt23°C25°C0mm
4:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4ft13sNW10ktSE11kt23°C25°C0mm
5:00 PM
GOOD
4ft12sNW12ktSE12kt23°C25°C0mm
6:00 PM
FAIR
3.9ft12sNW13ktSE15kt23°C25°C0mm
7:00 PM
POOR
3.9ft12sNW15ktSE18kt23°C25°C0mm
8:00 PM
POOR
3.8ft12sNW17ktSE20kt24°C25°C0mm
9:00 PM
POOR
3.8ft12sNW19ktSE23kt23°C25°C0.4mm
10:00 PM
POOR
3.7ft12sNW21ktSSE25kt23°C25°C0.7mm
11:00 PM
POOR
3.7ft12sNW24ktSSE28kt23°C25°C1.1mm

Friday

Apr 10
POOR1 good hours
🌊 2.3-8.9ft 💨 6-29kt 🌡️ 21-23°C

Saturday

Apr 11
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 3.8-8.4ft 💨 8-20kt 🌡️ 20-24°C

Sunday

Apr 12
EXCELLENT14 excellent hours
🌊 4.2-5.3ft 💨 5-10kt 🌡️ 23-23°C

Monday

Apr 13
EXCELLENT23 excellent hours
🌊 3.7-4.3ft 💨 2-8kt 🌡️ 22-23°C

Tuesday

Apr 14
EXCELLENT12 excellent hours
🌊 3.3-4.0ft 💨 2-12kt 🌡️ 22-23°C

Wednesday

Apr 15
EXCELLENT20 excellent hours
🌊 2.0-3.3ft 💨 3-7kt 🌡️ 23-23°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:3.7ft @ 12s
Wind Conditions:6-29kt SE
Water Temperature:24-25°C

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.

Best Swell Direction: NW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: County: Kauaʻi County | State: Hawaii | Country: United States | Road: Polihale Road | Full Address: Polihale Road, Kauaʻi 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 DirectionNW
Ideal Wind DirectionSE

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