Hapuna
Big Island, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.6m
- Period
- 6.5s
- Wind
- 9 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
Tide · today
Low · High in 2h245-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Pacific/Honolulu local
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Hapuna is a beach break over sand in Big Island, United States. It's at its best on 2.7–8.100000000000001m swells from the NW with light offshore winds from the E / SE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- NW
- Best wind direction
- E, SE
- Ideal wave size
- 2.7m – 8.100000000000001m
Hapuna surf FAQ
Is Hapuna good for beginners?+
Hapuna is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 2.7–8.100000000000001m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Hapuna?+
Different days call for different boards. Hapuna can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Hapuna?+
Look for 2.7–8.100000000000001m of swell from the NW with light offshore winds from the E / SE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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