How big are waves on North Shore today?
Surf Conditions are 1-2 ft and semi clean/textured right now in North Shore Oahu.
How are the waves in Kauai?
Surf Conditions are 3-4+ ft and semi clean/textured right now in North Shore Kauai.
How big are the waves at Hanalei Bay?
Current Surf Report for Hanalei Bay Current Conditions
| High | 1:00AM | 0.59ft |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 6:11AM | -0.33ft |
| High | 2:15PM | 2.66ft |
| Low | 9:25PM | 0.13ft |
Where are the biggest waves on North Shore?
Pipeline, Waimea Bay & Sharks Cove, all found on the North Shore, are home to some of the largest waves you can see on the island of Oahu or even in the entire state of Hawaii. Most big waves average about 6-12 feet, with the really big waves reaching 30-50 feet.
Where can I find the best Kauai Surf reports?
Surfline offers the most reliable Kauai surf reports and surf forecasts. Featuring expert surf reports and a surf cam network that provides surfers around the world with a precise understanding of what the waves and surf conditions are doing at all of the Kauai surf spots.
What is the surf forecast map?
Kauai Surf Forecast map for predicting the best wave and wind conditions across the region. For surfers, the map shows the most powerful swell tracking across near-shore open water and not the peak waves experienced by boats out at sea.
What is the weather like on Kauai?
Like so many spots throughout the Hawaiian Islands, the island of Kauai is affected by dramatic swings of the tide, swell angle, swell period, as well as wind direction and wind speed.
Current Surf Report for North Shore Beach Current Conditions
| Low | 5:41AM | 0.69ft |
|---|---|---|
| High | 11:39AM | 4.23ft |
| Low | 5:20PM | 1.31ft |
| High | 11:45PM | 5.44ft |
How are the waves in San Diego today?
Mixed swell W 2 ft and SW 1 to 2 ft.
Why are North Shore waves so big?
Winter’s huge surfing waves are generated from winter swells coming from the north, which kick up as they sweep powerfully over the layers of reef. Because the reefs there are cavernous, as the swell hits them, air bubbles are sent to the top, developing the picture perfect crest that big wave surfers love to ride.
When should I watch surfers at North Shore?
The months between November and February are the best times to see big wave surfing. The massive waves can sometimes swell up to thirty feet or more—dangerous even for experienced surfers—so always heed warning signs.
Why is North Shore so good for surfing?
Favorable winter winds from the north churn the ocean and birth ocean swells. The curve of the shoreline shapes the incoming water. Add to that the depth and temperature of the water — and the position of reefs and underwater rock formations — which allow majestic waves to climb and break at breathtaking heights.
Can you surf North Shore in summer?
For most of the pro surfers on the North Shore, Summer is the time to head South, either to Waikiki or Bali, but for us hard core locals leaving the North Shore for any reason is minimized. So since it’s well claimed, Goat Island in the Summer is the best spot on the North Shore for surfing.