Kauai – Hanalei Bay in December
December is one of the best months for surfing at Kauai – Hanalei Bay.
Plan your trip to Kauai – Hanalei BayEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 26°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 25°C by day, 20°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 21 rainy days
Kauai – Hanalei BayHawaii (Kauai North Shore), United StatesIntermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIH 32 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Water temperature per month (°C)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in December
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Oahu – HaleiwaUnited States · 159 km away · water 26°C2.3 m waves2
Maui – Honolua BayUnited States · 325 km away · water 26°C2.1 m waves3
Kanaha Beach Park – MauiUnited States · 350 km away · water 26°C2.1 m waves4
Maui – Ho'okipaUnited States · 355 km away · water 26°C2.1 m waves5
Oahu – PipelineUnited States · 161 km away · water 26°C2.8 m waves6
Oahu – Kailua BeachUnited States · 204 km away · water 25°C2.4 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in December →Schools and camps near Kauai – Hanalei Bay
- Hanalei Surfboard House 1.6 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is December a good time for surfing at Kauai – Hanalei Bay?
December is one of the best months for surfing at Kauai – Hanalei Bay. Waves 2.8 m, water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 25°C.
How warm is the water at Kauai – Hanalei Bay in December?
About 26°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Kauai – Hanalei Bay in December?
About 2.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Kauai – Hanalei Bay in December?
Around 25°C by day and 20°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 21 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Oahu – Haleiwa (2.3 m waves), Maui – Honolua Bay (2.1 m waves) & Kanaha Beach Park – Maui (2.1 m waves).