Waipio Beach today
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Tide now 0.4 ft ↓ falling · low 12:47 pm (0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:50 am–1:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Waves · water 2.4 ft · 81 °F slight · 12.2 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 80 °F from the NW, gusts 11 · light rain
- Surf tomorrow Flat Flat day · 1/10 · 6:00–10:00 am
- Sun 6:22 am–5:50 pm 11 h 27 min of daylight
- Moon 90% · 8:14 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:14 pm
Today in Waipio Beach there are high tides at 5:37 am (2.7 ft) and 5:19 pm (0.9 ft) and low tides at 12:47 pm and 10:54 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:47 pm. The sun rises at 6:22 am and sets at 5:50 pm: 11 h 27 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:14 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:11 am to 3:11 am and from 1:43 pm to 3:43 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northwest (4 mph). Light rain, 80 °F.
Beach day in Waipio Beach
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 92 °F: hot
- Offshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 81 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 12:47 pm: more sand
Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.4 ft
2.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 81 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 4 mph
Offshore breeze (4 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:47 pm
Low tide at 12:47 pm and 10:54 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:37 am and 5:19 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
About Waipio BeachThe beach
In Kukuihaele, 1.5 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Kukuihaele →
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Fishing in Waipio Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:37 am, coefficient 87
- Sunrise at 6:22 am
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (2.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 87 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 6:40 am, combines the 5:37 am high tide, sunrise and some swell. Also good from 11:50 am to 1:30 pm, with the 12:47 pm low tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: bluefin trevally, blue marlin, giant trevally and great barracuda. October is one of the months when these are seen most: bluefin trevally. What you can catch
Tides in Waipio Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:37 am 2.7 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Next low tide 12:47 pm 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:19 pm 0.9 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 10:54 pm -0.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 50 min to low tide at 12:47 pm.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 5:37 am high tide and 83 for the 5:19 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.9 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on July 13 (3.0 ft) and the lowest, on December 23 (-0.5 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 25 to 27 (coefficient 96, 2.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 17 (coefficient 31, 1.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:22 am · 5:50 pm | High tide 5:37 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 12:47 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 5:19 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 10:54 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 87 | 90% | Major periods 1:11 am · 1:43 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:23 am · 5:49 pm | High tide 6:27 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 1:53 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 6:11 pm · 0.8 ft | Low tide 11:39 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 77 | 81% | Major periods 2:16 am · 2:48 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:23 am · 5:49 pm | High tide 7:24 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 3:07 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 7:24 pm · 0.7 ft | — | Coef. 66 | 72% | Major periods 3:20 am · 3:51 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:24 am · 5:48 pm | Low tide 12:34 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:30 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 4:24 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:17 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 56 | 61% | Major periods 4:21 am · 4:50 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:24 am · 5:48 pm | Low tide 1:47 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:39 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 5:26 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:03 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 54 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:18 am · 5:45 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:25 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 3:27 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:45 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 6:10 pm · 0.2 ft | — | Coef. 57 | 38% | Major periods 6:10 am · 6:34 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:25 am · 5:47 pm | High tide 12:14 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 5:13 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:44 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 6:43 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 64 | 28% | Major periods 6:58 am · 7:21 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Waipio Beach has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Kawaihae (NOAA), 16 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Waipio Beach
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 3.3 ft with a period of 8 s, from the north (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.4 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:57 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station KWHH1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Waipio Beach today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.6 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 12:47 pm)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:00 am · sunrise 6:22 am · sunset 5:50 pm · last light 6:12 pm
- Tide: high 5:37 am (2.7 ft), low 12:47 pm (0.3 ft), high 5:19 pm (0.9 ft) and low 10:54 pm (-0.1 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 80.8 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 44 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has glassy water, though with barely any waves.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Waipio Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (12:47 pm): little current from 12:20 pm to 1:20 pm
- 1.6 ft swell at 10 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:37 am (5:20–5:52 am), low tide 12:47 pm (12:20–1:20 pm), high tide 5:19 pm (4:40–5:50 pm) and low tide 10:54 pm (10:30–11:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 1.7 ft at 10 s) and rain (0.52 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 80.8 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:12 pm. Waning gibbous (90%), rising at 8:14 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:40 am to 1:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Waipio Beach.
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Weather in Waipio Beach
Now in Waipio Beach
- Low / high
- 76 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.93 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 98%
- Dew pointDew point
- 79 °F
- Visibility
- 6.5 mi
- UV indexUV
- 5 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 16
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.03 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light rain | Light rain | Light rain | Light rain | Heavy drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 77° | 77° | 77° | 79° | 80° | 80° | 79° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 WSW | 4 WSW | 2 WSW | 4 W | 4 NW | 4 NW | 3 WNW | 4 WSW |
| Gusts | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.06 in | 0.06 in | 0.06 in | 0.08 in | 0.05 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 80° 4 NW 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 80° 4 NW 2.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 79° 3 WNW 2.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 4 WSW 2.8 ft
- 12:00 am 78° 5 W 2.7 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 3 W 2.6 ft
- 6:00 am 77° 1 WSW 2.5 ft
- 9:00 am 79° 4 WNW 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 76 / 80 °F | 5 mph W | 2.8 ft | 5:37 am · 5:19 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 76 / 80 °F | 6 mph W | 2.7 ft | 6:27 am · 6:11 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 78 °F | 6 mph ENE | 2.7 ft | 7:24 am · 7:24 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 79 °F | 5 mph NNE | 2.2 ft | 8:30 am · 9:17 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 79 °F | 6 mph NE | 2.9 ft | 9:39 am · 11:03 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 70 / 75 °F | 8 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | 10:45 am | |
| Tue 3 | 70 / 75 °F | 11 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | 12:14 am · 11:44 am | |
| Wed 4 | 70 / 76 °F | 15 mph ENE | 2.4 ft | 1:05 am · 12:35 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 71 / 78 °F | 16 mph ENE | 2.1 ft | 1:48 am · 1:20 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 70 / 77 °F | 13 mph ENE | 9.4 ft | 2:25 am · 2:01 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 71 / 78 °F | 11 mph NE | 10 ft | 2:59 am · 2:39 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 72 / 78 °F | 7 mph NE | 9.8 ft | 3:32 am · 3:15 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 73 / 81 °F | 5 mph WNW | 8.1 ft | 4:04 am · 3:50 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 72 / 77 °F | 8 mph ENE | 15 ft | 4:37 am · 4:25 pm |
- Thu 29 Showers 76° / 80° 2.7 ft
- Fri 30 Rain 76° / 78° 2.7 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 76° / 79° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 72° / 79° 2.9 ft
- Mon 2 Heavy drizzle 70° / 75° 3.3 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 70° / 75° 2.6 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 70° / 76° 2.4 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (78 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:57 am (local time).
The sun in Waipio Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:34 am
- Full dark 6:38 pm
- Civil dawn 6:00 am
- Civil dusk 6:12 pm
- Solar noon 12:06 pm (57° high)
- Daylight 11 h 27 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:20 pm
- Full dark 6:38 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,349,318 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Waipio Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,436 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:11–3:11 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:43–3:43 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:41–9:41 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:44–8:44 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 10:29 amNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Sun, Nov 8 · 9:03 pmNov 8 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Waipio Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Waipio Beach.
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,100 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep900 ft
- 33 ft deep1,100 ft
- 66 ft deep0.35 mi
- 164 ft deep1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,100 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 1,100 ft and 66 ft at 0.35 mi from shore.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Waipio BeachTides nearby
- Kukuihaele1.5 mi
- Hala‘ula15 mi
- Kapaau16 mi
- Pa‘auilo16 mi
- Kawaihae16 mi
- Puako19 mi
- Laupāhoehoe25 mi
- Honomu36 mi
Waipio Beach at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 20.121° N, 155.594° W.
- It is 168 mi southeast of Honolulu, the main place in Hawaii. The sun rises 10 min earlier and sets 8 min earlier than in Honolulu.
- In Kukuihaele, 1.5 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Kawaihae, is 16 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about Waipio BeachQuestions
Where is Waipio Beach?
In Kukuihaele, 1.5 mi from the center, Hawaii (United States). The shore faces north.
What amenities does Waipio Beach have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Waipio Beach?
There's no open yearly bathing water rating in the US. Each state and territory monitors its beaches and posts an advisory when swimming isn't safe: check the official beach advisories for Hawaii (Hawaii Department of Health).
What time is high tide today in Waipio Beach?
Today in Waipio Beach there are high tides at 5:37 am (2.7 ft) and 5:19 pm (0.9 ft) and low tides at 12:47 pm and 10:54 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Waipio Beach?
At 5:50 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:12 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Waipio Beach?
At 6:23 am. First light comes at 5:34 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 90% illuminated. New moon on Sun, Nov 8 · 9:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:11–3:11 am, Minor 8:41–9:41 am, Major 1:43–3:43 pm, Minor 7:44–8:44 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Waipio Beach?
Light showers, from 76 °F to 80 °F, with a light breeze from the northwest (4 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Waipio Beach?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.4 ft waves with a period of 12.2 s from the west-southwest. The water is 81.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Waipio Beach?
The best time to visit Waipio Beach is from May to October and from January to February: highs of 74 °F to 79 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Kawaihae (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).