Kua Bay
Big Island · United States
Shore breakgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Powerful shorebreak on winter swell. Best wind — E.
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 | Shore break |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from southwest — north |
| Coordinates | 19.8105, -156.009 |
FAQ
Is Kua Bay good for beginners?
Kua Bay is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Kua 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/#big-island/kua-bay. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Big Island
- Hapuna Beach — Shore break, beginners and intermediates
- Pine Trees (Kohanaiki) — surf spot, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Banyans — Reef break, right-hander and left-hander, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Magic Sands — Shore break, intermediates
- Kahalu'u Bay — Reef break in a bay, beginners and intermediates