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Can you swim at Waialea Bay today?

8.3GOOD

Good · 8.3

Water is 83 °F, measured at NDBC buoy KWHH1 (1617433 - Kawaihae, HI) (KWHH1). Moderate waves around 1.9 ft, moderate wind at 14 mph.

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Swim brief

Conditions look good right now: 8.3 out of 10. Water is 83 °F, measured at NDBC buoy KWHH1 (1617433 - Kawaihae, HI) (KWHH1). Moderate waves around 1.9 ft, moderate wind at 14 mph. Air 86 °F, UV 6 (high). Best window in the next 24 hours: 2 pm to 4 pm, averaging 8.7.

Written from the readings below. Not a safety guarantee: follow lifeguards and posted signs.

The readings

  • Water temperature
    83 °F
    NDBC buoy KWHH1 (1617433 - Kawaihae, HI) (KWHH1) (measured) · fetched
    Good
  • Water quality
    No reading
    Advisories are published by the state beach program (see below)
    –
  • Waves
    1.9 ft
    Open-Meteo Marine (model) · fetched
    Glass
  • Wind
    14 mph
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Good
  • Air temperature
    86 °F
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Glass
  • UV index
    UV 6 · high
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Fair
  • Thunderstorms
    No reading
    No source reported a value
    –
  • Weather alerts
    No reading
    Weather provider does not report alerts
    Glass

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Questions about Waialea Bay

Is it safe to swim at Waialea Bay today?

Swimmable can't tell you a spot is safe; conditions change fast and no score is a guarantee. Right now its Swim Score is 8.3 out of 10 (Good), summarised from public weather, marine and water data. Check whether lifeguards are on duty and follow posted signs and flags.

What is the water temperature at Waialea Bay?

The latest reading is 83 °F. The page shows its source and when it was fetched.

Is the water clean at Waialea Bay?

This beach is monitored under the U.S. BEACH Act. Advisories and closures are published by the state or local program listed in EPA BEACON; check it before you swim.

How is the Swim Score calculated?

The score out of 10 combines water temperature, air temperature, UV, wind and weather, waves and weather alerts from public sources such as NOAA, NDBC and Open-Meteo. Missing readings are left out and shown as missing, never guessed.