Tuesday, June 2, 2026
North Kohala Conditions 🟢
| Location | Rating | Clarity | Wind Speed | Waves | Currents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapuna Beach | 7.0 🟢 | Good | W 5 mph | 1-3 ft Flat | Light |
| Wai’alea Bay (69) | 8.5 🟢 | Excellent | W 5 mph | 0-1 ft Flat | Low |
| Makaiwa Bay | 8.0 🟢 | Excellent | W 5 mph | 0-1 ft | Low |
| Anaeho’omalu Bay | 7.5 🟢 | Good | W 5 mph | Flat | Low |
Description: Top Protected Zone: North Kohala remains the primary sanctuary to escape the powerful, building southern wave trains. Overlapping small north-northwest swells create a tiny, unnoticeable pulse that keeps reef platforms approachably safe. Very light westerly morning air forms a glass-smooth water layer. Marginal: Shallow sand elements down at Hapuna can show a minor afternoon texture as onshore elements step up, but tucked coral basins like Wai’alea are beautifully quiet and clear.
Kona Coast Conditions 🔴
| Location | Rating | Clarity | Wind Speed | Waves | Currents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honokohau Rock | 3.5 🔴 | Poor | W 5 mph | 5-7 ft Surge | Strong |
| White Sands Beach | 2.0 🔴 | Murky | W 5 mph | 6-8 ft Surf | Strong Rips |
| Kahalu’u Beach Park | 4.5 🟡 | Hazy/Cloudy | W 5 mph | 4-6 ft Surge | Moderate Inside |
Description: High Surf Resurging: A powerful new long-period south swell has arrived today, pushing open-ocean heights back to advisory levels. Marginal: While gentle westerly sea breezes keep the surface texture flat, the immense deep-water energy is aggressively turning up the nearshore reefs. Kahalu’u is accessible behind the rock wall barrier but holds heavy suspended sand columns. Avoid open beach breaks like White Sands entirely due to violent shore-wash and dangerous rip currents.
South Kona Conditions 🔴
| Location | Rating | Clarity | Wind Speed | Waves | Currents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kealakekua Bay | 4.5 🟡 | Hazy | Variable < 5 mph | 4 ft Surge | Light |
| Pu’uhonua O Honaunau | 3.0 🔴 | Milky/Poor | Variable < 5 mph | 5 ft Surge | Strong Seaward |
| Ho’okena Beach Park | 3.0 🔴 | Poor | Variable < 5 mph | 4-5 ft Surge | Moderate |
Description: Dangerous / Avoid Ledges: South Kona’s deep volcanic benches are bearing the full brunt of today’s rising groundswell lines. Ledge steps at Two-Step are highly hazardous due to a sweeping entry pool and rapid seaward washout. Marginal: While Captain Cook monument retains a modicum of cliff shelter, the water column throughout the region is milky and cloud-capped from the intense bottom friction. Postpone open lava ledge entries.
KEY LEGEND
- 🟢 (7.0-10.0) Good/Excellent: Safe, clear water, low surge.
- 🟡 (4.0-6.5) Marginal: Fair visibility, light surge. Use caution.
- 🔴 (0.0-3.5) Dangerous: High surf, strong currents, or turbid conditions. Avoid.
BEST TIME TO GO: Late afternoon window (3:30 PM to 5:45 PM) exclusively targeting the northern Kohala sanctuaries. Track entries to sync perfectly with the absolute peak high tide window, yielding critical structural clearance over shallow, surging coral tables. Tides: Kona rises to its maximum daily high tide of 2.0 ft at 5:45 PM; Kawaihae reaches its top high tide max of 2.3 ft at 5:44 PM. Clear out before twilight as waves run up nearshore tracks.
MARINE ADVISORIES: A High Surf Advisory is back in effect for all south-facing shorelines of the Big Island today. A powerful new long-period south-southwest swell is peaking, generating highly hazardous breaking faces and strong rip currents along exposed southern and western reef shelves. Significant wave runup will cause water to sweep unexpectedly across dry sand lines during afternoon high tide phases. Weak trade elements mean light land/sea breezes are prevailing locally.
Ocean conditions can change rapidly. Watch the surf, waves, currents and surge on the shoreline, rocks and reefs. Always spend 5-10 minutes in snorkel meditation watching the conditions. Savor the moment. If the water doesn’t look clear, calm and inviting, don’t go in!
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