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Hanalei Bay: surf spot in Hanalei
- Wave
- Reef break, right-hander
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- W (offshore wind: E)
- Best tide
- low to mid (from surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Oct – Mar: October, November, December, January, February, March
- Water temperature
- 24–27°C (boardshorts)
- Location
- Hanalei, United States (22.2140, -159.5009)
Places to stay near Hanalei Bay
- Hanalai Black Pot Beach County Park (0.4 km away): Camping
- Hale Reed Hanalei vacation rental on Kauai (0.9 km away): Hotel
- Palms In Paradise Hanalei Bay, Kauai Siesta Key, FL (1.0 km away): Holiday rental
- Quintus Resorts (1.0 km away): Hotel
- Maluhia Hanalei Vacation Rental (1.1 km away): Holiday rental
- Taj Ma Hale (1.1 km away): Hotel
- Puu Poa Resort (1.2 km away): Resort
- Hanalei Bay Villa 23 (1.2 km away): Villa
Surf schools near Hanalei Bay
- Aloha Surfing School (1.3 km away)
- Titus Kinimaka's Hawaiian School Of Surfing (1.4 km away)
- Hanalei Surf School (1.4 km away)
- Sunrise Surf Lessons (5.5 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Hanalei Bay?
Hanalei Bay is in Hanalei, where the best surf season is Oct – Mar (October, November, December, January, February and March). It works best at this tide: low to mid. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the E.
What wind is offshore at Hanalei Bay?
Hanalei Bay faces W, so wind from the E blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the W blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Hanalei Bay?
The best tide at Hanalei Bay is low to mid, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Hanalei Bay good for beginners?
Hanalei Bay is for advanced surfers.
Where can I stay near Hanalei Bay?
The nearest places to stay are Hanalai Black Pot Beach County Park (0.4 km away), Hale Reed Hanalei vacation rental on Kauai (0.9 km away), Palms In Paradise Hanalei Bay, Kauai Siesta Key, FL (1.0 km away) and Quintus Resorts (1.0 km away). Swell Cabin lists 78 places to stay within 10 km of Hanalei.
What is the surf forecast for Hanalei Bay?
Swell Cabin rates Hanalei Bay hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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