As of 08:24 GMT-10 on 1 November 2026, Waimea Bay scores 29/100 (Poor) for surf on PeakWave.
Wave energy: limiting. Wave alignment: ideal.
What's driving it
Go elsewhere (experienced surfers only): Pipeline, Pupukea is 56 today. Open Pipeline, Pupukea
Experienced surfers only: shallow reef.
Better nearby
- Pipeline, PupukeaExperienced onlySafety caution56
- Laniakea, HaleiwaExperienced onlySafety caution52
- Sunset BeachExperienced only52
⚠ Reduced visibility: Reduced visibility: limiting. Shown separately from the conditions score.
- Rip risk elevated
- Rocks exposed at low tide
- Main limiter
- Wave energy
- Strongest positive
- Wave alignment
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What matters for this session
Read the swell size, period and direction together with the wind at the beach. The tide chart below adds timing context for this break.
Today's forecast
Local time 9:38amNo sustained good daylight window remains today.
Tide
Modelled tideHeights relative to mean sea level
Best on mid tide
Next 7 days
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How often is this page updated?
Each location is refreshed every three hours. The hourly view, 7-day forecast, luck factor and packing notes come from the same stored update.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast with the version-matched historical observations available for the same time of year at Waimea Bay. The delta shows whether conditions look better, worse or about the same as a typical late October.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Partly. The model uses stored spot geometry, swell ranges and tide preferences where configured. It cannot see changing banks, crowds, access, closures or everything visible on a local cam, so treat it as a starting point.
When is the best time for Surf at Waimea Bay?
The best week for surf at Waimea Bay is the week of 30 November (score 3/5) with low crowds.