Hideaways surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 07 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
24.5° 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 Friday (May 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 8th May)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 8th May)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 8th May)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thu
14
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
0
0
1
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
1
NNW
10
1.2
NNW
10
1.2
NW
12
1
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
1.4
ENE
7
1.1
E
8
1.7
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.5
ENE
6
1.4
NNE
8
1.5
E
7
1.6
E
8
1
NW
14
1.8
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1060
760
558
308
194
152
212
279
407
268
194
175
138
253
192
186
220
246
287
412
458
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
20
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
25
E
20
E
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:29AM0.10m
8:21PM0.49m
9:46AM0.15m
9:14PM0.47m
10:56AM0.23m
10:02PM0.45m
11:42AM0.33m
10:45PM0.41m
12:21PM0.44m
11:26PM0.37m
1:01PM0.55m
00:05AM0.32m
1:41PM0.65m
Low Tide
4:22AM0.07m
11:04AM0.06m
4:22AM0.06m
12:51PM0.10m
4:32AM0.04m
2:56PM0.13m
4:47AM0.02m
4:28PM0.14m
5:07AM-0.02m
5:43PM0.13m
5:30AM-0.05m
6:49PM0.12m
5:58AM-0.09m
7:51PM0.10m
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6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:58
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7:06
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:08
7:08
7:09
1
2
2
4
2
1
1
5
5
2
2
2
1
1
Temp °C
22
24
24
23
23
23
23
24
25
23
24
24
23
23
24
23
22
22
22
23
23
22
25
24
24
23
23
23
24
25
23
24
24
23
21
22
22
20
21
21
20
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
1.2
NE
6
1.2
NNW
10
1.2
NW
12
1
NW
12
1
N
7
1
NNE
7
1
N
7
0.5
E
8
0.8
NNW
10
0.6
N
7
1.4
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
8
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NW
13
Energy kJ
1060
760
558
308
194
137
112
279
407
268
106
96
89
31
122
38
220
169
212
140
458
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.9
NNE
6
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
NW
14
1
NNW
10
0.6
NW
13
0.3
ESE
8
0.9
NNE
6
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.9
E
8
0.6
NW
10
0.5
E
8
0.6
NNW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.7
NW
16
1
NW
14
0.2
SSE
9
Energy kJ
35
33
33
50
13
46
212
138
12
70
194
140
98
61
30
58
28
19
268
412
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.6
E
8
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.5
NW
12
0.3
ESE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.8
ESE
7
0.6
NW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.2
N
12
0.4
NW
18
0.1
NW
12
0.8
N
8
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
4
3
3
48
21
8
72
11
2
13
3
71
87
32
3
3
11
80
6
86
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
4
0.3
E
4
0.5
ENE
4
0.7
E
5
1.3
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.6
E
6
0.7
E
8
1.4
ENE
7
1.1
E
8
1.7
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.5
ENE
6
1.4
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.6
E
8
1.3
E
7
1.8
NE
8
Energy kJ
5
3
7
27
114
152
40
63
24
63
175
138
253
192
186
195
246
287
181
358
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
35
35
0
30
30
38
35
0
0
30
35
30
30
30
30
36
36
36
30
36
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
9
5
5
5
6
8
9
7
5
5
5
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.

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