Lanikai Beach

Poor to Fair

Kailua, Oahu, HI

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

Updated 49m ago·refreshes every 2h

Today

Poor to Fair
Generated 8h 49m ago

Lanikai Beach is experiencing challenging conditions today primarily due to strong 22.4 mph ENE onshore winds that are creating surface chop across the lagoon. While recent rainfall has been minimal at 0.02 inches, the wind is the dominant factor impacting the water state. The estimated visibility currently is 15-20 ft. The water temp is 80 and the air temp is 78.

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Strong onshore wind

Wind

NESW
ENE 19 mph
Cross-Onshore
24-hour wind Now · 4:49 PM
12a
6a
12p
6p
12a

Surf and Swell

Surf Est.
2–3 ft
Breaking wave height
HeightPeriodDir4.2 ft6sENE 68°1.4 ft17sS 177°1.1 ft8sNNE 14°

Estimated Visibility

~15-20ft
Estimate based on swell, runoff and forecast clarity at site

Rainfall

Minimal impact
0.05in / 24h
0.07" in last 72 hours

Temperature

80°
Water
79°
Air
9%
Cloud Cover

Tide · HST

2.0ft
at 4:45 PM · hover to scrub
State: Falling
Next low at 8:57 PM
1.5ft
-0.0ft
2.4ft
0.7ft
12a
6a
12p
6p
12a
Low -0.0 ft @ 7:43 AMHigh 1.5 ft @ 1:32 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.