Ammonias surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 09 Apr 2026 HST
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Ammonias surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ammonias sea temperature is
24.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ammonias this week:

The surf forecast for Ammonias over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ammonias in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 10th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 10th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 9th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ammonias over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 193mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
3
3
3
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SSE
4
SSE
3.5
S
2.4
S
1.9
SSE
1.5
SSE
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
S
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.5
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.6
SSW
0.8
S
Period(s) (?)89988888131314127714131312121312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)157328921838781493261866311588127743423100173165193190114187
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSE
45
S
25
W
10
E
5
WSW
10
WSW
5
SW
0
SSW
10
SW
10
S
10
WSW
10
ESE
10
S
15
S
5
S
5
SSE
5
E
5
SSW
5
SE
5
E
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crossonglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:49PM
0.46
11:27AM
0.14
11:43PM
0.47
12:20PM
0.19
12:24AM
0.47
1:01PM
0.25
12:58AM
0.47
1:38PM
0.32
1:30AM
0.45
2:16PM
0.40
2:01AM
0.41
2:55PM
0.48
2:32AM
0.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:45PM
0.07
7:30AM
0.10
3:29PM
0.09
7:19AM
0.09
4:57PM
0.09
7:23AM
0.06
6:05PM
0.07
7:35AM
0.03
7:05PM
0.06
7:53AM
-0.01
8:01PM
0.06
8:14AM
-0.05
8:56PM
0.06
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise6:22--6:22--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--
Sunset-6:54--6:54--6:54--6:55--6:55--6:55--6:57-
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clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
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rain showers
thunderstorm
mod rain
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Rain (mm)
34461056----22-31322351614
Temp. °C222323222323232423202222222322232323242422
Feels °C (?)201919232524252626212323232424262626272724
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Information about the Ammonias Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ammonias provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ammonias can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ammonias surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ammonias) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ammonias may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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