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Haleiwa

Good

Wave Height

4-6

ft

Swell

~7s

NNW

Wind

9mph

Offshore (E)

Water

77°

Boardshorts

Rising• High in 2h 44m

Updated: 5/29/2026, 5:33:12 AM • Data: Open-Meteo

Accurate?

Surf Graph

Clean
Fair
Choppy
Flat

Tide Forecast

Today
H12:15pm0.7ft
L5:52pm-0.2ft
Tomorrow
H1:32am2.1ft
L8:46am0.3ft
H12:54pm0.6ft
L6:21pm-0.2ft
Sun, May 31
H2:05am2.2ft
L9:26am0.2ft
H1:31pm0.5ft
L6:51pm-0.1ft
Mon, Jun 1
H2:39am2.1ft

Recent History

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About Haleiwa

Haleiwa is the gateway to the North Shore and one of Hawaii's most versatile surf spots. The main break, Haleiwa Ali'i Beach, offers powerful rights that peel along a reef shelf, with a heavy, bowling takeoff zone. The harbor wall creates a channel for easy paddle-outs. It handles a wide range of swell sizes, from fun overhead days to serious double-overhead surf. The surf town of Haleiwa just across the road is the cultural hub of the North Shore, full of shapers, surf shops, and shave ice stands.

FAQ

What is the water temperature at Haleiwa?

The current water temperature at Haleiwa is 77°F. Boardshorts or a rashguard should be comfortable.

What is the surf like at Haleiwa today?

Haleiwa currently has waves around 4-6ft. Conditions change throughout the day, so check back for updated forecasts.

What time is high tide at Haleiwa?

Today's high tide at Haleiwa is at 8:59 PM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What time is low tide at Haleiwa?

Today's low tide at Haleiwa is at 4:04 AM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What are the best conditions for surfing Haleiwa?

Haleiwa works best with swells from the N, NW, NNW, WNW and S, SE, E winds (offshore). The ideal tide is mid.

Is Haleiwa good for beginners?

Haleiwa is best suited for intermediate surfers who are comfortable paddling out and catching unbroken waves. Beginners may find it challenging on bigger days.

This Week's Outlook

Saturday afternoon looks dialed with 4ft waves, long 12-second periods, and lighter winds going cross-offshore. The tide timing works out nice too, hitting the dropping tide window around sunset.

Updated 5/29/2026, 6:06:22 AM

Spot Info

Break TypeReef Break
BottomCoral Reef
Skill LevelIntermediate to Advanced
CrowdHeavy
Best TideMid
Best SwellN, NW, NNW, WNW
Best WindS, SE, E
ParkingHaleiwa Ali'i Beach Park lot

Local Tip

The harbor creates a clean channel for paddling out. Rights are the main attraction—long and powerful on solid NW swells.