Centers surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 07 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 Friday (May 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 12th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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 Fri morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
S
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
1.2
E
6
1.4
E
7
1.3
E
6
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
121
106
142
91
85
44
71
41
57
40
27
106
102
106
189
126
54
54
81
80
35
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
15
NE
15
E
20
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
NE
30
ENE
30
NE
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
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:16PM0.61m
8:22AM0.22m
9:10PM0.59m
10:52AM0.27m
10:03PM0.57m
11:58AM0.35m
10:51PM0.55m
12:40PM0.44m
11:36PM0.52m
1:17PM0.54m
00:20AM0.48m
1:55PM0.64m
1:02AM0.44m
Low Tide
5:17AM0.21m
5:32AM0.19m
5:48AM0.16m
4:06PM0.28m
6:06AM0.13m
5:45PM0.29m
6:28AM0.09m
7:04PM0.28m
6:52AM0.05m
8:12PM0.25m
7:20AM0.02m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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6:01
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
5:58
5:58
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7:06
7:06
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:08
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Temp °C
24
22
25
25
23
24
24
23
25
25
23
25
26
23
23
24
22
24
25
23
23
24
21
25
25
22
23
22
22
24
24
22
23
24
21
21
22
19
21
21
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
14
1
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
9
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SE
8
Energy kJ
404
315
207
197
121
75
40
96
120
84
87
75
73
40
83
44
54
54
50
80
35
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SE
8
0.4
NW
14
Energy kJ
121
69
142
91
85
23
71
21
26
40
27
34
28
20
35
35
24
54
81
18
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
S
16
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.3
S
17
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
S
15
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
S
13
0.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
30
106
36
37
35
44
30
41
57
34
24
106
102
99
49
47
41
38
40
31
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
4
0.6
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.7
E
4
0.9
E
5
1.1
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
5
1
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
6
1.1
E
5
1.2
E
6
1.4
E
7
1.3
E
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
Energy kJ
10
12
12
14
43
77
108
87
43
49
56
52
71
106
189
126
188
180
239
468
456
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
18
0
0
0
37
0
21
0
0
18
21
0
21
18
0
18
18
36
18
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
4
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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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