Centers surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 03 May 2026 HST
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Centers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Centers sea temperature is
24.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Centers this week:

The surf forecast for Centers 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 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Centers in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 3rd May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 3rd May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 3rd May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
14
1.4
E
8
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
7
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.5
SE
10
0.6
E
7
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.7
SE
8
0.7
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
90
150
227
159
131
76
57
54
38
41
41
146
72
121
81
142
139
85
75
64
73
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
5
SSE
5
WSW
5
WNW
5
SE
5
ENE
15
NE
10
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
E
15
NE
10
SSE
5
SSE
5
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
5:08PM0.70m
4:02AM0.29m
5:48PM0.68m
4:24AM0.27m
6:32PM0.65m
4:42AM0.25m
7:22PM0.63m
8:16PM0.61m
8:22AM0.22m
9:10PM0.59m
10:52AM0.27m
10:03PM0.57m
Low Tide
9:30AM0.06m
00:29AM0.23m
9:57AM0.07m
1:31AM0.24m
10:25AM0.09m
3:00AM0.24m
10:56AM0.11m
11:30AM0.15m
5:17AM0.21m
5:32AM0.19m
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6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:01
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7:04
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:06
7:06
7:07
Temp °C
24
25
23
24
25
22
25
25
24
25
24
23
24
25
23
25
26
24
26
25
24
22
24
22
22
23
21
27
27
26
26
26
24
25
26
23
26
27
26
28
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
12
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.7
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.6
NW
16
0.9
NW
15
1.1
NW
14
1
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.6
SE
9
0.7
SE
8
0.7
SE
9
Energy kJ
89
150
150
166
210
137
57
54
38
61
47
167
355
404
320
207
197
121
65
64
73
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
13
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
SE
10
0.7
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SE
9
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SE
10
0.5
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.5
SE
10
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
14
Energy kJ
90
80
58
90
89
48
121
116
71
41
41
146
30
121
34
142
139
47
96
72
119
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
6
0.4
SW
19
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
11
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
ENE
5
0.5
NW
10
Energy kJ
20
6
96
17
18
56
48
46
11
25
25
29
72
31
81
33
34
85
75
9
50
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.4
E
8
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
7
0.8
E
8
0.4
NE
6
0.9
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.7
E
5
0.5
E
4
0.6
E
8
0.7
E
5
0.5
E
5
Energy kJ
187
187
227
159
131
76
9
25
65
48
21
9
43
22
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
18
18
0
4
0
4
18
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
27
18
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
6
6
7
7
5
5
5
4
6
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Information about the Centers Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a vacation in Kaua'i? If you are looking for accommodation near Centers, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Kaua'i, consider staying in Nawiliwili which is 16 km (10 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Lihue - Kauai which is 18 km (11 miles) away

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