Centers surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 06 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 Wednesday (May 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 2PM. 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 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 6th May)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 13th May)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 12th 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 Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
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
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.5
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
1.5
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
102
87
146
114
121
106
140
91
131
44
41
49
57
41
36
106
102
99
83
124
181
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
5
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
10
E
15
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
30
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:22PM0.63m
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
Low Tide
10:56AM0.11m
11:30AM0.15m
5:17AM0.21m
5:32AM0.19m
5:48AM0.16m
4:06PM0.28m
6:06AM0.13m
5:45PM0.29m
6:28AM0.09m
7:04PM0.28m
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:03
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
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7:05
7:06
7:06
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
1
Temp °C
25
24
23
24
24
22
25
25
23
25
25
23
25
25
23
24
25
23
24
25
22
27
26
24
24
24
21
26
26
23
24
24
22
24
24
22
22
24
22
22
22
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.5
SE
9
0.6
NW
16
1
NW
15
1.1
NW
14
1
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
SE
8
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.4
NW
10
Energy kJ
24
41
167
418
404
315
207
197
121
75
72
96
93
41
87
75
75
40
42
49
24
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SE
9
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.6
NW
11
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SE
9
0.5
NW
10
0.5
S
16
0.4
SE
9
Energy kJ
61
47
146
30
121
69
140
91
131
33
41
49
40
82
36
25
102
27
50
124
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
NW
10
0.3
SSE
15
Energy kJ
102
87
30
114
30
106
35
36
35
44
38
41
57
34
24
106
29
99
83
35
44
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
E
7
0.7
ENE
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.5
ENE
4
0.5
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
1
E
6
1
ENE
5
1.1
ENE
5
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.5
E
6
Energy kJ
24
24
13
10
19
9
7
6
26
34
43
53
41
55
62
60
66
77
94
109
181
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
21
0
0
18
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
18
0
0
0
18
0
0
18
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
9
5
9
9
5
9
9
8
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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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