Hideaways surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 03 May 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
24.3° 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 Monday (May 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) 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 0.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 4th May)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 7th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 7th May)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sun
10
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
3
3
1
1
1
0
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
NW
13
1.4
NW
12
1.3
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
1
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
16
2.1
NNW
14
2
NNW
13
1.8
NW
13
1.6
NW
12
1.3
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
1
NW
11
1
NW
10
1.4
NW
13
1.6
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
207
591
580
448
344
258
212
163
155
437
1835
1444
987
689
494
344
258
220
214
649
683
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
10
ESE
5
N
10
NW
5
NNW
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
NE
5
E
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NNE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:53AM0.15m
4:55PM0.57m
3:02AM0.13m
5:39PM0.55m
6:29PM0.52m
7:24PM0.50m
7:29AM0.10m
8:21PM0.49m
9:46AM0.15m
9:14PM0.47m
10:56AM0.23m
Low Tide
11:15PM0.10m
8:32AM-0.06m
00:33AM0.11m
9:01AM-0.04m
9:33AM-0.02m
10:10AM0.02m
4:22AM0.07m
11:04AM0.06m
4:22AM0.06m
12:51PM0.10m
4:32AM0.04m
2:56PM0.13m
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:00
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7:05
7:05
7:06
7:06
7:06
7:07
7:07
7:07
1
1
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
23
24
24
22
25
24
24
24
23
23
25
24
23
26
25
24
25
24
23
23
22
23
24
23
22
27
25
27
25
25
24
26
25
25
27
26
26
27
26
25
24
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
11
1.3
NW
13
1.4
NW
12
1.3
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
1
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
16
2.1
NNW
14
2
NNW
13
1.8
NW
13
1.6
NW
12
1.3
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
1
NW
11
1
NW
10
1.4
NW
13
1.6
NW
12
Energy kJ
168
591
580
448
344
258
212
163
139
437
1835
1444
987
689
494
344
258
220
188
649
683
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
14
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
8
0.8
NNW
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.7
E
8
0.1
NE
9
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.8
NW
12
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
Energy kJ
64
138
121
76
71
71
51
38
44
106
22
22
22
63
3
46
32
30
214
30
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.5
N
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
6
0.5
NW
18
0.6
NNW
12
0.3
NE
8
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
SE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
NW
14
0.5
NW
13
0.5
E
8
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
21
4
5
20
13
12
7
7
155
117
10
5
4
3
4
10
33
88
31
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
5
0.7
E
8
Energy kJ
207
24
63
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
3
4
1
4
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
30
30
35
30
0
36
0
24
35
34
0
30
35
0
35
26
0
35
36
36
35
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
3
4
1
4
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
9
9
5
6
5
9
7
9
6
5
4
5
9
4
6
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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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