The Wharf Lefts Surf Report & Forecast

Kaunakakai, Hawaii

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Current Surf Conditions at The Wharf Lefts

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM Pacific/Honolulu
Surf Quality: FAIR
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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline

Best windows in green
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🌬️ WIND

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E
S
W
8
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
0.4
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
0.4ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
17s
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WIND GUSTS
9kt
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AIR TEMP
23°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.4ft @
14s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
FAIR
Fair conditions - still worth a paddle. Tiny waves under 1ft with long-period 17s ground swell with light 8kt winds

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Sunday

Apr 5
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.4-0.5ft 💨 5-13kt 🌡️ 21-24°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
POOR
0.4ft14sSW10ktENE13kt21°C24°C0mm
1:00 AM
FAIR
0.4ft14sSW9ktENE12kt21°C24°C0mm
2:00 AM
FAIR
0.4ft14sSW8ktENE12kt21°C24°C0mm
3:00 AM
FAIR
0.4ft14sSW8ktENE12kt21°C24°C0mm
4:00 AM
POOR
0.4ft14sSW8ktENE13kt21°C24°C0mm
5:00 AM
POOR
0.4ft14sSW9ktENE13kt21°C24°C0mm
6:00 AM
POOR
0.4ft15sSW7ktENE11kt21°C24°C0mm
7:00 AM
POOR
0.4ft16sSW6ktENE9kt22°C24°C0mm
8:00 AM
FAIR
0.4ft17sSW5ktENE8kt22°C24°C0mm
9:00 AM
FAIR
0.4ft17sSW6ktENE8kt22°C24°C0mm
10:00 AM
FAIR
0.4ft17sSW8ktENE9kt23°C24°C0mm
11:00 AM
POOR
0.4ft17sSW9ktENE10kt24°C24°C0mm
12:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft17sSW10ktENE11kt24°C24°C0mm
1:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft17sSW12ktENE11kt24°C24°C0mm
2:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft17sSW13ktENE12kt24°C24°C0mm
3:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft17sSW13ktENE13kt23°C24°C0mm
4:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft17sSW13ktENE14kt23°C24°C0mm
5:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft17sSW13ktENE14kt22°C24°C0.1mm
6:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft16sSW12ktENE14kt22°C24°C0.1mm
7:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft16sSW11ktENE14kt22°C24°C0.1mm
8:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft16sSW11ktENE14kt22°C24°C0.1mm
9:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft16sSW10ktENE13kt22°C24°C0.1mm
10:00 PM
POOR
0.5ft16sSW10ktENE13kt22°C24°C0mm
11:00 PM
POOR
0.5ft16sSW10ktENE12kt22°C24°C0mm

Monday

Apr 6
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.5-0.6ft 💨 6-11kt 🌡️ 22-23°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
FAIRCheck individual hours
🌊 0.5-0.8ft 💨 1-9kt 🌡️ 22-24°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
POOR4 good hours
🌊 0.7-1.0ft 💨 2-10kt 🌡️ 23-24°C

Thursday

Apr 9
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.8-1.6ft 💨 6-10kt 🌡️ 23-24°C

Friday

Apr 10
FAIR2 good hours
🌊 1.2-2.2ft 💨 4-9kt 🌡️ 23-26°C

Saturday

Apr 11
FAIRCheck individual hours
🌊 0.7-1.8ft 💨 3-13kt 🌡️ 23-24°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:0.5ft @ 16s
Wind Conditions:5-13kt ENE
Water Temperature:24-25°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

The Wharf Lefts in Molokai is an exposed reef break offering consistent summer surf with smooth, peeling lefts. Optimal conditions arise when a south swell meets offshore winds from the north-northeast, with the reef setup delivering quality waves during this window. While the break can attract a crowd when it’s on, it still offers enough room for solid rides. Hazards include sharp reef, coral, and the presence of sharks, so caution is advised. July is typically the most reliable month for clean, rideable waves at this favored southern exposure.

Best Swell Direction: SE
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: Town: Kaunakakai | County: Maui County | State: Hawaii | Country: United States | Postcode: 96748 | Road: Kaunakakai Place | Full Address: Kaunakakai Place, Kaunakakai, Maui County, Hawaii, 96748, United States

Ideal Conditions

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

Ideal Swell DirectionS
Ideal Wind DirectionNNE

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