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Centers surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 15 Jan 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
25.4° C
 (Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Centers this week:

The surf forecast for Centers over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Centers in the next 12 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 18th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 18th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 18th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Centers over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSE
0.4
ESE
0.3
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.1
SW
0.4
SE
0.9
NW
1.6
E
1.7
E
1.3
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.8
SSE
0.9
S
0.8
SSE
Period(s) (?)68121214147136777777777669
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1327281518813019928216397838352707054485886
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ESE
15
E
10
ENE
10
SE
10
SE
0
ENE
5
SSE
5
S
5
S
15
S
20
SW
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrossglassglasscross-
on		glassononcross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
1:18PM
0.26
2:57AM
0.72
2:02PM
0.27
3:29AM
0.75
2:41PM
0.29
4:00AM
0.76
3:19PM
0.30
4:29AM
0.76
4:00PM
0.32
4:57AM
0.74
4:44PM
0.35
5:23AM
0.71
5:33PM
0.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:01AM
0.22
7:08PM
0.05
10:22AM
0.21
7:48PM
0.03
10:44AM
0.19
8:25PM
0.02
11:08AM
0.18
9:01PM
0.02
11:32AM
0.17
9:37PM
0.04
11:55AM
0.16
10:14PM
0.08
12:20PM
0.15
10:54PM
0.14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise7:18--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:18--
Sunset-6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:17--6:19--6:19-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
------------------22040
Temp. °C222218202120212221232322232322232422232221
Feels °C (?)212113151616161718212222232223242524232223
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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 12 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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