K.O.A Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.54° N 75.47° W

K.O.A WaveFinder

Issued: 7 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's K.O.A sea temperature is
28.7° C
1.7° 

K.O.A surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


K.O.A surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, ESE swell with 113 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for K.O.A this week:

The surf forecast for K.O.A over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at K.O.A in the next 16 days are 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for K.O.A over the next 16 days.


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