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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for K.O.A this week:
The surf forecast for K.O.A over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at K.O.A in the next 12 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 7th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 7th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 6th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for K.O.A over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 36 | 37 | 43 | 39 | 38 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 91 | 138 | 120 | 278 | 325 | 428 | 417 | 302 | 131 | 64 | 58 | 50 | 91 | 129 | 233 | 255 | 193 | 125 | 100 | 445 | 243 | 181 | 144 | 92 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:39PM 0.16 | 1:12AM 0.22 | 1:46PM 0.15 | 2:00AM 0.21 | 3:22PM 0.15 | 2:57AM 0.20 | 4:51PM 0.15 | 4:08AM 0.20 | 5:54PM 0.16 | 5:27AM 0.19 | 6:47PM 0.16 | 6:33AM 0.19 | 7:36PM 0.17 | 7:26AM 0.19 | 8:23PM 0.18 | 8:09AM 0.18 | 9:09PM 0.19 | 8:46AM 0.18 | 9:51PM 0.20 | 9:18AM 0.17 | 10:29PM 0.21 | 9:50AM 0.17 | 11:03PM 0.21 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:43PM 0.08 | 8:51AM 0.06 | 8:37PM 0.09 | 9:48AM 0.06 | 9:39PM 0.09 | 10:47AM 0.06 | 10:43PM 0.09 | 11:47AM 0.07 | 11:48PM 0.09 | 12:48PM 0.07 | 12:51AM 0.09 | 1:46PM 0.07 | 1:51AM 0.09 | 2:39PM 0.07 | 2:48AM 0.09 | 3:27PM 0.06 | 3:43AM 0.09 | 4:10PM 0.06 | 4:36AM 0.09 | 4:50PM 0.06 | 5:28AM 0.09 | 5:26PM 0.06 | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu morning, strong winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri morning, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the K.O.A Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for K.O.A provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at K.O.A can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our K.O.A 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 (K.O.A) 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 K.O.A 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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