Hideaways surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 HST
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Hideaways surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hideaways sea temperature is
24.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hideaways this week:

The surf forecast for Hideaways over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hideaways in the next 16 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 5AM. 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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 29th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 2nd May)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 2nd May)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
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
1
1
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
1.2
ENE
7
0.9
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NNW
13
1.1
NNW
12
1
NNW
12
0.8
NW
16
1.9
ENE
8
1.3
NW
14
1.2
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1.2
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
1.5
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
242
207
139
277
330
303
408
359
280
371
438
595
495
330
423
303
168
594
683
558
338
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
E
20
E
20
ENE
15
E
20
E
20
E
15
ESE
20
E
20
E
15
E
15
E
15
E
10
ESE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
E
15
ENE
10
ENE
5
ENE
10
NNE
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
00:55AM0.34m
2:06PM0.56m
1:22AM0.29m
2:38PM0.60m
1:48AM0.25m
3:10PM0.62m
2:11AM0.21m
3:42PM0.61m
2:34AM0.18m
4:17PM0.60m
2:53AM0.15m
4:55PM0.57m
3:02AM0.13m
Low Tide
7:10PM0.09m
6:36AM-0.06m
8:00PM0.09m
6:56AM-0.07m
8:48PM0.09m
7:17AM-0.08m
9:33PM0.10m
7:40AM-0.08m
10:21PM0.10m
8:05AM-0.07m
11:15PM0.10m
8:32AM-0.06m
00:33AM0.11m
9:01AM-0.04m
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
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6:07
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
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7:02
7:02
7:02
7:04
7:04
7:05
7:05
7:06
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
Temp °C
25
23
23
24
23
23
24
23
24
24
22
24
24
23
25
24
23
25
23
23
24
25
23
22
23
23
21
23
22
23
23
21
24
24
24
26
25
24
26
24
25
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
13
1.1
ENE
7
0.7
NW
12
0.9
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NNW
13
1.1
NNW
12
1.4
NE
8
0.9
NNW
11
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.2
NW
13
1.2
E
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
E
8
1.5
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
Energy kJ
242
111
132
277
330
303
408
359
247
193
327
280
495
177
192
163
134
594
683
558
338
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
8
0.8
NW
12
0.4
NNW
14
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
9
0.5
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.4
N
7
1
NNW
12
0.8
NW
16
1
NW
15
1.3
NW
14
0.1
W
13
1.1
NW
12
1.2
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.9
N
10
Energy kJ
6
207
75
15
13
28
24
14
280
371
410
595
3
330
423
303
168
111
84
61
162
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.3
NE
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
NW
20
0.6
NW
18
0.4
NW
20
0.8
NNW
12
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.5
NW
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.6
NW
13
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ESE
9
0.4
N
13
0.6
E
8
Energy kJ
6
10
10
4
4
4
3
15
197
97
177
4
4
106
5
4
140
4
8
51
43
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
0.9
ESE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
Energy kJ
99
139
121
87
195
212
225
99
288
438
210
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
Distance (km)
35
30
30
30
0
30
30
2
30
30
0
6
0
0
30
35
0
30
35
34
34
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
8
6
5
6
7
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
5
4
5
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Information about the Hideaways Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hideaways provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hideaways can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hideaways 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 (Hideaways) 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 Hideaways 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 Hideaways, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Kaua'i, consider staying in Lihue - Kauai which is 32 km (20 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Nawiliwili which is 32 km (20 miles) away

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