Kauai Surf Report and Ocean Safety

Use Kauai Surf Report for local ocean conditions and surf reports form surf line.

Wind direction, tides and currents are all factors in finding the perfect and appropriate spot for your level of surfing. Find Kauai Surf Reports from Hanalei, Anahola, Poipu and Kekaha Beach. Always check current conditions and Kauai Surf Report before heading out to any water activity.

Check with the locals or a county lifeguard for local conditions, hazards and warnings.

Sign up for a surfing lesson from a professional instructor to ensure a fun and enjoyable experience for the novice surfer. Before heading to the beach Stay safe and a check out Kauai Beach Safety Tips

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Kauai Beach Safety Tips - Keep Your Vacation Safe:

Choose beaches with a lifeguard.
Before entering the water check with a lifeguard or any warning signs indicating hazardous conditions.
Avoid swimming during high surf.

Stay off rocky coastlines ( Waves are unpredictable and rouge waves can occur)
Never swim alone.
Never allow small children to swim or play in water unattended.
Never swim in murky water and never swim in river mouths.
Never turn your back on the ocean, an unexpected wave can knock you down and drag you out.
Listen to weather and surf forecasts on local radio or check the surf report

What to do if you get caught in a rip current

Learn to spot currents and riptides and how to avoid them. This could save your life!
Swim out of the current, then to shore. Swim out of the current in a direction parallel to the shoreline. When out of the current, swim at an angle away from the current and toward the shore.
If you can't escape, float or tread water. You can easily float in the current, there is no undertow.

If you need help, call or wave for assistance - If there is large surf or shoreline hazards, wave your hands for help and wait for assistance.

Kauai Lifeguard Beaches

North Shore	East Side	South Shore	West Side

Haena Beach	Anahola Beach	Poipu Beach	Salt Pond Beach

Hanalei Bay Pavilion	Kealia Beach		Kekaha Beach

Hanalei Pine Trees	Lydgate Beach

Kee Beach

Portuguese Man of War - This small jellyfish-like animal with a stinging tentacles can be seen on the beaches after strong onshore winds and stormy conditions. The Portuguese man of war (locally known as pochos) resemble a clear bubble about the size of a half dollar with blue tentacles that are usually a couple feet long.

The jelly fish float on the surface of the water and the painful sting is usually a result of the tentacles touching bare skin. Medical attention is usually not necessary unless a rare case of an allergic reaction. Be careful to remove all the tentacles, do not rub and rinse well with very hot water to neutralize the poison and help relieve the pain. Lifeguards usually will have ice-packs or sting relief.

Coral Reefs - Coral reefs are beautiful to explore underwater but it is important to not touch or stand on the reef for your own safety and the protection of the living coral. See our page on reef etiquette.

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