Polihale
Polihale is a remote beach break at the end of the road on Kauai's west side. Powerful waves channel in from the Na Pali coast, producing empty, epic beachbreak peaks with strong rips. The reward for the long drive is true solitude.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Direction range
- 280° - 345°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (120°)
- Offshore range
- 80° - 160°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Sand
Max wave face
4m+
Board
Any
Consistency
5/10
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
👥 Spring Break (Mar 14 – Mar 22) — expect extra crowds
Access: End of the road on Kauai's west side. Dirt road may require 4WD.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Nov-Mar. Remote beach break at end of the road. Powerful waves from Na Pali.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Pakala
♾️ Infinities • 200-yard lefts • Kauai's hidden gem
Cannons
💣 Tunnels' twin left • Equally hollow • Breathtaking setting
Tunnels
🏔️ Na Pali backdrop • Deep barrel tubes • Crystal clear water
Waikoko's
🌴 Hanalei Bay's hidden left • Fickle but beautiful • Secluded
Hanalei Point
🏄 Irons brothers' proving ground • 300-yard rights • Multiple peaks
Hideaways
🙈 Hidden Princeville gem • Hollow A-frames • 10 parking spots