Hawaii Surf Reports & Cams

Aloha and welcome to Surfline’s Hawaii Surf Reports and Surf Cams – the most comprehensive and reliable source for Hawaii surf reports and surf cams.

From the Pipeline to Waimea Bay, Lahaina to Banyon’s, and every corner of reef and stretch of sand in between, Hawaii is the birthplace of surfing. From the ancient Hawaiians to the tourists looking to take a surf lesson from a Waikiki beach boy, the history and tradition of surfing runs deep in Hawaii. The definition of paradise, there is no shortage of world-class surf spots in Hawaii, but it is important to keep in mind that surf forecasting around the islands can be tricky. Because of swell shadowing from the out islands, including Moloka’i, Lana’i and Kaho’olawe, parts of the main Hawaiian islands of Kauai, Maui, Oahu and Hawaii (aka the Big Island) can get blocked from the swell. The wintertime is the prime season for surf in Hawaii when big northwest swells light up the islands’ myriad reefs. A keen understanding of what direction the swell and wind are coming from is critical to surfing in Hawaii. The tradition and culture of surfing are engrained in Hawaii and there is a hardcore local scene at most spots. Like surfing anywhere in the world, give respect when showing up for the first time. Over the years, Hawaii has produced some of the biggest waves in the world as huge north swells hit the reef and can form waves an upwards of 50 to 60 feet at outer reef surf spots like Phantom’s, Himalaya’s and Jaws. Local knowledge and a well-informed understanding of swell angle, swell period, tides and wind direction are key to scoring a good day in Hawaii. Surfline has a full arsenal of surf forecasting tools and up-to-date surf reports that are sure to help you know before you go.

Surfline offers the most reliable Hawaii surf reports and surf forecasts. Featuring expert surf reports and a surf cam network that provides surfers around the world with a precise understanding of what the waves and surf conditions are doing at all of the Hawaii surf spots. Every Hawaii surf report page features detailed tide charts, surf wind data, water temperatures, up-to-the-minute buoy readings, satellite weather charts, dependable LOLA surf models and more. Compiling, processing and providing all the vital data and surf-related information that’s available to provide a real-time analysis of exactly what the surf and conditions are like in Hawaii. Surfline is dedicated to giving you the best, most comprehensive and dependable Hawaii surf reports in the business.