Captain Cook Monument

Fair

Kealakekua Bay, Big Island, HI

Estimates only. Not safety advice. Verify locally before entering the water. Terms & Conditions

Updated 23m ago·refreshes every 2h

Today

Fair
Generated 10h 22m ago

Captain Cook Monument is experiencing fair conditions today with minimal surf at 1-2 ft. The light 2.3 mph NW cross-shore wind is the primary factor keeping the surface calm, while recent rainfall of 0.03 inches has had a negligible impact on water clarity. The estimated visibility currently is 50-60 ft. The water temp is 82°F with the air at 77°F.

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Wind

NESW
WSW 3 mph
Onshore
24-hour wind Now · 6:23 PM
12a
6a
12p
6p
12a

Surf and Swell

Surf Est.
1–2 ft
Breaking wave height
HeightPeriodDir2.2 ft13sSSW 192°0.9 ft10sWSW 244°0.8 ft3sNW 306°

Estimated Visibility

~40-50ft
Estimate based on swell, runoff and forecast clarity at site

Rainfall

Minimal impact
0.02in / 24h
0.20" in last 72 hours

Temperature

82°
Water
78°
Air
15%
Cloud Cover

Tide · HST

0.8ft
at 6:30 PM · hover to scrub
State: Falling
Next low at 10:50 PM
2.3ft
0.4ft
0.9ft
-0.0ft
12a
6a
12p
6p
12a
Low 0.4 ft @ 12:38 PMHigh 2.3 ft @ 5:37 AM

Site Notes

Access by kayak, boat, or 2-mile hike. Bay is sheltered by tall cliffs on the south side. West-facing — can be affected by large west swells. Best on calm days. Marine life sanctuary — no collecting.