Hideaways surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 26 Feb 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hideaways in the next 12 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 26th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 28th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 2nd Mar)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.1
NNE
1
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.6
WNW
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
1.3
NW
1.4
NW
1.5
NW
1.4
NW
1.4
NW
1.3
NW
1.3
NW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
0.8
NW
1.4
E
Period(s) (?)11121211111015141312111312121212111111117
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)486461311226183127146529424355398663614561551486406338263134181
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
20
E
15
SE
5
SE
5
NW
10
SSE
15
E
10
E
5
W
10
N
0
E
5
SSE
15
E
20
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglassglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glassonglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:02AM
0.11
12:28AM
0.65
12:11PM
0.16
1:11AM
0.66
1:01PM
0.22
1:48AM
0.66
1:44PM
0.27
2:21AM
0.62
2:25PM
0.33
2:50AM
0.57
3:05PM
0.38
3:16AM
0.51
3:45PM
0.42
3:38AM
0.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:07PM
-0.05
7:32AM
0.05
5:12PM
-0.07
7:50AM
0.03
6:06PM
-0.09
8:09AM
0.02
6:54PM
-0.08
8:29AM
0.00
7:38PM
-0.05
8:47AM
-0.01
8:21PM
-0.02
9:06AM
-0.02
9:04PM
0.03
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise7:01--7:00--7:00--6:58--6:58--6:56--6:56--
Sunset-6:39--6:39--6:40--6:40--6:42--6:42--6:43-
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
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light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
--------1-1----173--1
Temp. °C222220242322242522212221222321242422232422
Feels °C (?)202019252423242524222523222321242322222321
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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 12 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.

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