Centers surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 23 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 1.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 29th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s

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 Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
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
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.3
S
23
0.6
S
21
0.9
S
20
0.9
S
19
1
S
18
0.9
S
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
161
109
93
92
97
49
91
53
122
47
148
144
129
121
105
95
332
624
599
627
476
Wind (km/h)
30
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
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
10:01PM0.55m
12:13PM0.44m
10:49PM0.50m
12:58PM0.52m
11:34PM0.44m
1:35PM0.59m
00:17AM0.40m
2:07PM0.65m
00:58AM0.36m
2:39PM0.69m
1:37AM0.33m
3:11PM0.72m
2:13AM0.30m
Low Tide
3:15PM0.29m
5:25AM0.12m
5:10PM0.32m
5:52AM0.11m
6:44PM0.32m
6:17AM0.09m
7:57PM0.30m
6:42AM0.08m
8:54PM0.27m
7:08AM0.06m
9:41PM0.24m
7:35AM0.05m
10:23PM0.23m
8:05AM0.05m
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clear
rain showers
light rain
clear
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clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
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7:13
7:13
7:14
7:14
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
2
1
3
2
1
1
Temp °C
24
23
24
23
23
24
24
23
24
25
23
23
24
23
25
25
23
24
25
23
25
20
21
21
20
20
22
22
21
21
23
22
22
22
21
23
23
21
23
23
22
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
17
0.8
NW
15
0.9
NW
14
0.8
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.6
S
21
0.9
S
20
0.9
S
19
1
S
18
0.9
S
17
Energy kJ
161
109
93
92
97
49
91
53
122
138
262
284
208
122
105
72
332
624
599
627
476
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
10
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.3
S
15
0.3
NW
11
0.3
S
16
0.4
NW
18
0.4
S
12
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
NW
12
0.5
NW
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
12
Energy kJ
15
44
37
35
31
38
18
48
87
47
148
144
129
121
90
66
68
63
40
83
69
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
14
0.4
SE
10
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.1
SE
11
0.3
NW
11
0.1
SE
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.3
S
16
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
S
23
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
S
14
0.5
SE
6
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
54
23
46
46
5
19
4
10
4
45
11
11
17
24
11
95
45
30
57
20
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.6
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
E
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
Energy kJ
754
660
547
621
574
459
392
385
300
259
346
285
277
215
208
225
187
181
181
121
156
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
3
2
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
18
0
18
27
0
18
18
0
0
18
0
21
21
0
0
18
0
18
18
0
18
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
2
7
4
4
3
5
2
2
4
3
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
8
7
6
6
7
9
9
9
6
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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