Hanalei Bay surf forecast

Hanalei · Kauai · United States

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Wide north shore bay where winter north-west swells wrap into long rights over reef. Flat in summer.

Break

reef break, rights; faces N

Level

intermediate

Best swell

NW, W

Best wind

S, SE (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

November to March

Typical size

1-3.5 m

Crowd

high

Hazards

Rips; Sharks reported; Localism; Crowds

Nearby spots

• Tunnels, Haena
• Kalapaki Beach, Lihue

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