Surf spot

Kapaniah

Forecast conditions and map view for Kapaniah in USA, Hawaii, Hawaii Island. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, Hawaii, Hawaii Island
Coordinates: 20.2295, -155.7525

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
Wave direction	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	7.5	7.3	7	7.2	7	6.8	10.3	8.9	8.8	8.6	8.4	8.7	8.8	9.8	8.2	8.3	8.7	8.6	8.5	8.4	8.2	8.3	8.2	8.2	7.7	7.5	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.4	12.6	12.3	11.9	11.9	12.2	12.3	12.1	12.4	12.3	13.2	14	13.7	14.2	12.2	12.1	13.8	13.5	15.5	13.3	13.2	13.1	13	12.9	13	12.8	12.7
Wave energy (kJ)	16	14	11	12	10	8	19	18	18	17	16	16	14	13	11	13	15	15	13	11	11	11	9	9	6	6	5	5	6	6	15	17	25	25	27	27	30	31	27	35	31	34	31	38	38	34	37	23	36	36	39	39	38	39	38	37
Wind speed (km/h)	15.8	14.8	17.5	20.1	18.6	15.5	21	21.3	18.8	18.4	20	24.3	26.4	27.2	28.7	25.2	20.5	21	22.6	17.9	15.5	23	27	24.1	19.5	21	21.6	21.4	19.7	20.3	21.8	20.3	25.3	29.4	30.6	31.3	33.6	33.2	33.7	33.8	33.2	33.9	35.4	35.7	33.1	29	28.8	26.9	27.2	27.1	27.5	29.4	27.8	27.2	26.9	23.4
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Kapaniah is a surf spot on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi (Hawaii Island) in the USA. It’s part of the island’s rugged, volcanic coastline, so expect a more raw and exposed ocean setup than a groomed beach break.

Quick description

Location: Hawaii Island, Hawaii
Type of break: Typically a reef break / coastline reef setup
General character: Powerful, scenic, and influenced heavily by swell direction, tides, and local conditions
Best for: Surfers with some experience, especially when the spot is firing and conditions are clean

Conditions and feel

Kapaniah is the kind of spot that can deliver fast, punchy waves when the ocean lines up, but it can also be unforgiving because of the shallow reef and exposed location. The wave quality depends a lot on: - Swell direction - Trade winds / local wind - Tide - Seasonal swell windows

What to expect

Wave type: Often steep and energetic
Hazards: Shallow reef, strong currents, and heavy water movement
Crowd: Usually local and situational; surf etiquette matters a lot in Hawaiʻi
Access: Can be more remote or less developed than famous Oʻahu surf spots

Notes

Because Hawaii Island surf spots can vary a lot by exact reef, bay, and swell angle, it’s smart to: - Check local surf reports - Ask local surfers or lifeguards about current conditions - Respect posted access rules and local customs