Best surfing near Kapaa

18 surf breaks · 18 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Kapaa, Hawaii — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 18 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Kealia
#1 Kealia
5.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
A
Anahola Bay
#2 Anahola Bay
6.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
F
Flags - aliomanu reef
#3 Flags - aliomanu reef
7.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
K
Kilauea Bay Beach (Rock Quarry)
#4 Kilauea Bay Beach (Rock Quarry)
8.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
K
Kalihiwai point
#5 Kalihiwai point
9.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
K
Kalapaki Beach
#6 Kalapaki Beach
9.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
H
Hanalei Bay
#7 Hanalei Bay
11.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
P
Pu`u poa
#8 Pu`u poa
11.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Waikokos
#9 Waikokos
12.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
G
Gillin's
#10 Gillin's
14.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
T
Tunnels
#11 Tunnels
14.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
C
Cannons
#12 Cannons
15.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
B
Bobo's Haena
#13 Bobo's Haena
15.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Shipwrecks - Hyatt beach
#14 Shipwrecks - Hyatt beach
15.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
P
PK's
#15 PK's
15.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Kapaa

The Kapaa area has 18 surf breaks on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best surfing near Kapaa

How are these surf breaks ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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