Brenneckes surf break

Brenneckes surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

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Brenneckes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Brenneckes sea temperature is
24.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brenneckes this week:

The surf forecast for Brenneckes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brenneckes in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 3rd May)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 3rd May)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 2nd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
1.2
E
6
1.6
E
6
0.4
S
16
1.6
E
7
1.7
E
7
0.5
S
16
1.7
E
8
1.4
E
8
0.5
S
14
1.2
E
8
0.5
S
13
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
E
8
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.5
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
108
215
81
236
306
126
332
233
106
172
90
212
177
90
89
56
57
46
42
31
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
30
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
0
NE
5
NE
10
E
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:56PM0.65m
2:17AM0.42m
3:27PM0.69m
2:45AM0.38m
3:59PM0.71m
3:13AM0.34m
4:32PM0.71m
3:39AM0.31m
5:08PM0.70m
4:02AM0.29m
5:48PM0.68m
4:24AM0.27m
6:32PM0.65m
4:42AM0.25m
Low Tide
9:22PM0.22m
8:19AM0.06m
10:08PM0.22m
8:41AM0.05m
10:52PM0.22m
9:05AM0.05m
11:38PM0.22m
9:30AM0.06m
00:29AM0.23m
9:57AM0.07m
1:31AM0.24m
10:25AM0.09m
3:00AM0.24m
10:56AM0.11m
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clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
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6:07
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
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7:01
7:02
7:02
7:04
7:04
7:04
7:05
7:05
1
1
Temp °C
25
23
23
24
23
24
25
22
24
25
23
25
25
23
24
25
23
25
25
24
25
23
21
20
21
21
21
22
20
23
24
22
24
23
22
22
24
22
26
27
27
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
16
0.7
NW
15
0.7
NW
14
0.7
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.7
NW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
10
Energy kJ
43
79
59
59
61
110
126
215
184
171
93
114
150
150
158
144
79
57
42
72
49
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
S
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
NNW
11
0.6
NW
16
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
13
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
Energy kJ
11
11
28
81
82
49
169
129
104
106
131
90
79
75
90
89
137
119
75
30
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
S
17
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
NW
18
0.4
NW
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SE
8
0.5
S
13
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSE
10
0.4
SW
19
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
Energy kJ
17
10
50
28
12
50
29
35
103
25
87
51
9
96
17
40
56
48
46
42
31
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
6
1.2
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.6
ENE
7
1.6
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
Energy kJ
176
108
215
254
236
306
292
332
233
173
172
192
212
177
127
121
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
40
21
22
22
22
4
24
21
4
21
4
3
21
4
4
21
21
0
4
0
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
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Information about the Brenneckes Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Brenneckes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Brenneckes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Brenneckes 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 (Brenneckes) 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 Brenneckes 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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