Kailua Beach surf report

Kailua, Hawaii

Updated 1:03 AM HST

86/ 100

Good surf today Wave size is 5.6 ft — but wind at 14 mph is what holds it back.

What decides a surfing score

Wave size 5.6 ft · 45% of the score 100
Swell period 9s · 30% of the score 70
Wind 14 mph · 15% of the score 65
Water temperature 80°F · 10% of the score 100

Scored on wave size, period and wind speed. We do not yet know which way each beach faces, so this does not account for offshore versus onshore wind.

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Kailua Beach is also scored for

80 Walking & shelling air comfort 78°F 78 Swimming water temperature 80°F

About Kailua Beach

Kailua Beach sits on the Hawaii coast, where the water runs from about 76°F in February to 81°F in October.

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 Waimanalo about 7.7 km away on the open coast.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kailua Beach good for surfing today?

Good surf today — we score it 86 out of 100 today. The limiting factor is wind at 14 mph.

What makes a good surfing day?

We weight wave size (45%), swell period (30%), wind (15%) and combine them into one score. Conditions we cannot read are left out rather than guessed.

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