Centers surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 20 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
25.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Centers this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Centers in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) 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 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 21st May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wed
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
E
8
2.4
E
8
2.3
E
8
2.5
E
9
0.5
S
15
0.4
S
18
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
14
0.4
S
12
0.5
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.5
S
16
0.4
S
12
0.6
S
14
1.8
E
7
0.6
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
623
809
762
1027
109
98
132
125
161
109
93
92
97
49
89
54
122
47
148
329
129
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
NE
30
NE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
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
7:23AM0.24m
8:16PM0.67m
9:27AM0.27m
9:10PM0.61m
11:09AM0.35m
10:01PM0.55m
12:13PM0.44m
10:49PM0.50m
12:58PM0.52m
11:34PM0.44m
1:35PM0.59m
00:17AM0.40m
2:07PM0.65m
Low Tide
3:26AM0.18m
12:11PM0.14m
4:16AM0.16m
1:26PM0.22m
4:54AM0.14m
3:15PM0.29m
5:25AM0.12m
5:10PM0.32m
5:52AM0.11m
6:44PM0.32m
6:17AM0.09m
7:57PM0.30m
6:42AM0.08m
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5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
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7:12
7:12
7:12
7:13
7:13
7:14
7:14
7:15
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
Temp °C
24
24
25
23
24
24
23
23
24
23
24
24
23
23
24
23
24
25
23
24
25
23
21
22
20
20
21
20
20
21
20
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
22
21
23
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
14
0.4
S
12
0.5
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.5
S
16
0.5
NW
16
0.7
NW
15
0.8
NW
14
0.7
NW
13
Energy kJ
101
134
127
157
109
62
132
125
161
109
93
92
97
49
89
54
122
129
220
218
175
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
10
0.4
S
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SE
12
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.3
S
15
0.4
SE
9
0.2
S
17
0.3
NW
18
0.4
S
12
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
Energy kJ
93
61
44
42
24
98
59
57
35
44
37
35
31
38
20
22
50
47
148
142
129
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
14
0.4
SE
14
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
S
18
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
NW
14
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.1
SE
11
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.3
SE
9
0.3
S
16
0.6
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
Energy kJ
19
47
14
14
57
36
36
35
54
24
46
46
5
19
18
4
12
45
59
18
35
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
E
8
2.4
E
8
2.3
E
8
2.5
E
9
2.4
ENE
9
2.3
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
9
2.3
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.8
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
Energy kJ
623
809
762
1027
858
790
676
719
755
632
494
534
497
561
449
373
385
385
240
329
252
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
4
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
27
27
313
18
18
18
27
27
27
36
27
36
0
311
21
0
18
21
0
18
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
1
4
3
4
2
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
6
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
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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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