Hideaways surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 27 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
24.8° 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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 1.6m 14s 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 0.1m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 28th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 2nd May)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
0
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
7
0.6
NW
14
0.8
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
1
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1.2
NNW
11
1.3
NNW
13
1.2
NNW
12
1.1
NNW
12
1.1
NW
17
1.3
NW
15
1.4
NW
14
1.3
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1
NW
11
1.2
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
173
199
215
116
242
207
136
326
325
347
512
412
330
611
777
722
543
319
314
237
172
Wind (km/h)
15
E
20
E
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
15
E
20
E
15
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
20
E
20
E
15
E
20
E
15
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
12:56PM0.43m
00:24AM0.40m
1:32PM0.51m
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
Low Tide
6:16PM0.09m
6:17AM-0.05m
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
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
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6:07
6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:03
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7:01
7:02
7:02
7:02
7:04
7:04
7:05
4
1
3
1
1
4
1
3
Temp °C
25
25
23
24
25
23
23
24
22
24
24
23
24
24
22
24
24
23
23
24
23
25
24
23
23
25
24
22
23
22
23
23
22
23
23
22
24
24
24
23
24
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
0.6
NNW
10
1
ENE
7
0.8
NW
13
0.9
ENE
7
0.7
NW
12
1
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1.2
NNW
11
1.3
NNW
13
1.2
NNW
12
1.1
NNW
12
1.1
NW
17
1.4
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1
NW
11
1.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
173
199
68
105
242
91
132
326
325
347
512
412
330
611
232
348
341
257
235
237
172
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
11
0.7
NW
10
0.3
NE
8
0.6
NW
14
0.3
NE
8
0.8
NW
12
0.4
NNW
14
0.2
NNE
10
1
ENE
7
0.4
NE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.1
NW
20
0.6
NW
18
1
NNW
11
1.3
NW
15
1.4
NW
14
1.3
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
0.1
S
15
0.8
NW
11
Energy kJ
115
106
11
116
9
207
75
9
85
18
17
16
203
234
777
722
543
319
314
4
168
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.3
NW
16
0.5
NW
10
0.1
SW
12
0.3
NE
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
SE
11
0.3
NE
9
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.8
NNW
12
0.2
S
18
0.1
W
13
0.2
NNW
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
10
0.3
NW
14
Energy kJ
22
8
38
48
6
10
10
4
13
4
4
4
4
5
171
24
3
21
5
4
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
215
99
136
108
79
114
210
212
249
460
473
197
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
2
Distance (km)
2
30
30
35
30
0
30
35
0
36
35
36
30
30
30
30
30
0
35
35
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
1
3
2
2
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
4
6
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
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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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