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Lanikai Beach
Kailua, Oahu, HI
Updated 19m ago·Data from Storm Glass·refreshes every 2h
Estimates only. Not safety advice. Verify locally before entering the water. Terms & Conditions
AI Spot Summary
Lanikai Beach is experiencing poor to fair conditions today primarily due to strong 20.1 mph ENE onshore winds that are impacting the water surface. Recent rainfall of 0.03 inches is negligible, so runoff is not a significant concern for clarity. The estimated visibility currently is 15-20 ft. The water temp is 78 with the air at 77.
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Wind
ENE 19 mph
Onshore
24-hour wind Now · 12:19 PM
12a
6a
12p
6p
12a
Surf and Swell
Surf Est.
2–3 ft
Breaking wave height
HeightPeriodDir5.4 ft8sNE 55°0.8 ft12sNW 317°0.7 ft12sS 174°
Estimated Visibility
~15-20ft
Estimate based on swell, runoff and forecast clarity at site
Rainfall
0.03in / 24h
0.06" in last 72 hours
Temperature
79°
Water
77°
Air
4%
Cloud Cover
Tide · HST
0.7ft
at 12:15 PM · hover to scrub
State: Rising
Next high at 5:52 PM
1.0ft
1.2ft
0.4ft
2.4ft
12a
6a
12p
6p
12a
Low 1.0 ft @ 12:29 AMHigh 1.2 ft @ 4:09 AM
Site Notes
Windward side — exposed to trade winds but Mokulua Islands break incoming swell. Best on light wind days. Sandy entry with patch reef further out.