Live float conditions for 14 Hawaii rivers
Every river below is monitored through its USGS streamflow gauges, refreshed every 15 minutes and rated in plain language for kayak, canoe, raft and tube. Select a river for the live dashboard with current flow, trend, weather and community reports.
Kaukonahua Stream / Wahiawā (Lake Wilson)
Kaukonahua Stream / Wahiawā (Lake Wilson) is a small creek in the Oʻahu region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kaukonahua Stream Blw Wahiawa Reservoir, Oahu, Hi gauge runs roughly 80–1,200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 55–80 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Oʻahu · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Kaukonahua Stream Blw Wahiawa Reservoir, Oahu, Hi, Kaukonahua Str At Waialua, Oahu, Hi
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Kawaikoi Stream (Kōkeʻe)
Kawaikoi Stream (Kōkeʻe) is a small creek in the Kauaʻi region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kawaikoi Stream Nr Waimea, Kauai, Hi gauge runs roughly 40–50 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Kauaʻi · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Kawaikoi Stream Nr Waimea, Kauai, Hi
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Wailua River
Wailua River is a small creek in the Kauaʻi region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sf Wailua River Nr Lihue, Kauai, Hi gauge runs roughly 120–370 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–120 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Kauaʻi · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sf Wailua River Nr Lihue, Kauai, Hi, Eb Of Nf Wailua River Nr Lihue, Kauai, Hi
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Hanalei River
Hanalei River is a small river in the Kauaʻi region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Hanalei River Nr Hanalei, Kauai, Hi gauge runs roughly 100–260 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–180 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Kauaʻi · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Hanalei River Nr Hanalei, Kauai, Hi
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Wailuku River (Hilo)
Wailuku River (Hilo) is a small creek in the Hawaiʻi Island region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wailuku River Nr Kaumana, Hi gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Hawaiʻi Island · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Wailuku River Nr Kaumana, Hi, Wailuku River At Piihonua, Hi
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Waimea River (Kauaʻi)
Waimea River (Kauaʻi) is a small creek in the Kauaʻi region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Waimea River Us Of Kekaha-Waiahulu Int., Kauai, Hi gauge runs roughly 40–45 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Kauaʻi · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Waimea River Us Of Kekaha-Waiahulu Int., Kauai, Hi, Waimea River Near Waimea, Kauai, Hi
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ʻOheʻo Gulch (Kīpahulu)
ʻOheʻo Gulch (Kīpahulu) is a small creek in the Maui region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Oheo Gulch At Dam Near Kipahulu, Maui, Hi gauge runs roughly 40–90 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Maui · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Oheo Gulch At Dam Near Kipahulu, Maui, Hi
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Mānoa Stream
Mānoa Stream is a small creek in the Oʻahu region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Manoa Stream At Woodlawn Drive, Oahu, Hi gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Oʻahu · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Manoa Stream At Woodlawn Drive, Oahu, Hi
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Wailuku River (ʻĪao Valley, Maui)
Wailuku River (ʻĪao Valley, Maui) is a small creek in the Maui region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wailuku River At Kepaniwai Park, Maui, Hi gauge runs roughly 70–95 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Maui · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Wailuku River At Kepaniwai Park, Maui, Hi
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Honoliʻi Stream
Honoliʻi Stream is a small creek in the Hawaiʻi Island region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Honolii Stream Nr Papaikou, Hi gauge runs roughly 85–150 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 60–85 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Hawaiʻi Island · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Honolii Stream Nr Papaikou, Hi
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Kahana Stream
Kahana Stream is a small creek in the Oʻahu region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kahana Str At Alt 30 Ft Nr Kahana, Oahu, Hi gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Oʻahu · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Kahana Str At Alt 30 Ft Nr Kahana, Oahu, Hi
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Heʻeia Stream
Heʻeia Stream is a small creek in the Oʻahu region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Heeia Stream At Haiku Plantations Dr., Oahu, Hi gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Oʻahu · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Heeia Stream At Haiku Plantations Dr., Oahu, Hi
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Wainiha River
Wainiha River is a small creek in the Kauaʻi region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wainiha River Nr Hanalei, Kauai, Hi gauge runs roughly 130–170 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–120 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Kauaʻi · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Wainiha River Nr Hanalei, Kauai, Hi
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Kaluanui Stream (Sacred Falls)
Kaluanui Stream (Sacred Falls) is a small creek in the Oʻahu region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kaluanui Stream Nr Punaluu, Oahu, Hi gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Oʻahu · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Kaluanui Stream Nr Punaluu, Oahu, Hi
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