Ammonias surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 06 May 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
24.3° 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 Thursday (May 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ammonias in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 13th May)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.3
S
16
1.1
NE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
1.6
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
6
0.4
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
87
146
72
121
107
140
139
131
44
72
141
93
80
105
129
141
99
127
202
254
67
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
30
NE
30
NE
20
ENE
30
ENE
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
7:37PM0.52m
8:34PM0.49m
9:03AM0.12m
9:30PM0.48m
10:59AM0.17m
10:21PM0.45m
12:00PM0.24m
11:06PM0.43m
12:43PM0.32m
11:47PM0.39m
1:23PM0.42m
00:26AM0.35m
Low Tide
11:57AM0.05m
5:26AM0.11m
5:33AM0.09m
2:35PM0.13m
5:47AM0.06m
4:15PM0.16m
6:05AM0.02m
5:45PM0.16m
6:26AM-0.02m
7:03PM0.15m
6:51AM-0.06m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
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6:01
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
5:58
5:58
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7:05
7:05
7:06
7:06
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
1
2
3
2
1
2
4
2
1
2
Temp °C
24
23
23
23
22
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
25
23
24
24
23
23
23
23
22
24
23
23
23
21
25
25
23
23
23
22
23
24
22
22
22
22
21
20
21
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SSW
16
0.9
NNW
11
1.1
NNW
14
0.9
NNW
13
0.8
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
12
0.5
S
16
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.4
NNW
11
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSW
17
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
41
146
187
447
249
184
177
131
33
41
46
54
42
31
25
27
99
53
52
27
54
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SE
9
0.6
NW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
N
7
0.5
SE
9
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SE
9
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
S
15
Energy kJ
87
30
171
121
107
140
139
43
41
15
39
39
38
54
106
102
27
127
124
74
67
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
S
16
0.4
NW
11
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
16
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SE
8
Energy kJ
24
96
72
30
81
36
36
35
44
30
41
57
34
24
30
19
26
48
18
41
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
7
0.9
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.5
ENE
4
0.5
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
NE
6
1
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.9
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.6
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
6
2
ENE
7
Energy kJ
65
24
10
12
8
9
56
42
66
72
141
93
80
105
129
141
312
253
202
254
428
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
10
1
12
16
15
12
16
16
16
16
16
31
16
16
45
33
16
31
31
16
31
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
4
3
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
2
4
2
4
4
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
6
9
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
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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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