When should you surf Polihale today?
The strongest signal points around 18h with a 79/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Polihale surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Polihale (South Kauai).
Best score today
7918h
Now
—06:00
Waves
1.7 m
11 s
Wind
2 km/h
Side-onshore · W
Tide
—
range 0.4 m
Light
06:35 → 18:12
Best windows today
16h56/100
1.7 m · 10 s · 2 km/h
17h68/100
1.7 m · 10 s · 2 km/h
18h79/100
1.7 m · 10 s · 1 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 75 | 1.4 m · 10 s | 2 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 75 | 1.4 m · 10 s | 1 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 75 | 1.4 m · 10 s | 1 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | — | 1.4 m · 10 s | 2 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | — | 1.4 m · 10 s | 2 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | — | 1.5 m · 10 s | 2 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | — | 1.5 m · 10 s | 2 km/h · W | high tide |
| 07:00 | — | 1.5 m · 10 s | 3 km/h · W | high tide |
| 08:00 | — | 1.5 m · 11 s | 5 km/h · W | mid-tide |
| 09:00 | — | 1.6 m · 11 s | 1 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | — | 1.6 m · 11 s | 1 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | 56 | 1.6 m · 10 s | 2 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 12:00 | 45 | 1.6 m · 10 s | 4 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 13:00 | 45 | 1.7 m · 10 s | 3 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | 45 | 1.7 m · 10 s | 2 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | 56 | 1.7 m · 10 s | 3 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | 56 | 1.7 m · 10 s | 2 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | 68 | 1.7 m · 10 s | 2 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 79 | 1.7 m · 10 s | 1 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 79 | 1.7 m · 10 s | 1 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 79 | 1.7 m · 10 s | 1 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 79 | 1.7 m · 10 s | 1 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 68 | 1.7 m · 10 s | 2 km/h · W | mid-tide |
| 23:00 | 68 | 1.7 m · 10 s | 2 km/h · W | mid-tide |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Polihale today?
Detailed tide data is not available for Polihale today. Cross-check local tide tables before the session.
Is Polihale suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Polihale.