Waikiki Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Waikiki Beach, Hawaii
Updated 6:00 AM HST
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
72/100
- 80°F, wind 14 mph
- ⚠ Gusts to 36 mph
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
72/100
- 83°F, wind 14 mph
- ⚠ UV peaks at 9 — very high
- ⚠ Gusts to 36 mph
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
72/100
- 81°F, wind 13 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
- ⚠ Gusts to 36 mph
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time HST | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 4:08 AM | 1.3 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 9:45 AM | 0.2 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 4:22 PM | 2.1 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 10:56 PM | 0.2 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Honolulu · 4.9 km away.
About Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Beach sits on the Hawaii coast, where the water runs from about 76°F in February to 81°F in September.
The water stays above 70°F essentially year round, ranging from about 76°F to 81°F.
Today it is 80°F. That is right on the August average of 80°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Honolulu about 4.9 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Waikiki Beach?
We score today 72 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Waikiki Beach?
About 80°F. That is right on the August average of 80°F for this beach.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Honolulu about 4.9 km away on the open coast.