Kalapaki Bay
Kauai · United States
Beach break in a baygood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
Protected bay by Lihue, catches the easterly trade waves. Best wind — W/NW (rare; the trades usually blow).
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break in a bay |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | southeast |
| Working swell | from east — south |
| Coordinates | 21.958, -159.356 |
FAQ
Is Kalapaki Bay good for beginners?
Yes, Kalapaki Bay works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Kalapaki Bay today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#kauai/kalapaki. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Kauai
- Tunnels (Makua) — Reef break, advanced surfers
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- Kalihiwai — Reef point, right-hander, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Kealia Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Wailua — Beach break at a river mouth, intermediates and advanced surfers