Kalapaki Beach surf break

Kalapaki Beach surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 HST
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Kalapaki Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kalapaki Beach sea temperature is
24.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kalapaki Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Kalapaki Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kalapaki Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 12s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 5th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 5th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 1st May)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
124
113
128
183
141
102
212
265
276
387
373
322
368
310
246
226
203
163
128
126
86
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
5
NE
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
High Tide
2:32PM0.47m
1:51AM0.33m
3:05PM0.52m
2:19AM0.28m
3:37PM0.56m
2:46AM0.24m
4:09PM0.59m
3:12AM0.20m
4:42PM0.59m
3:38AM0.18m
5:18PM0.59m
4:00AM0.16m
5:59PM0.57m
4:19AM0.14m
Low Tide
8:33PM0.12m
7:57AM-0.05m
9:24PM0.12m
8:17AM-0.07m
10:13PM0.11m
8:39AM-0.07m
11:00PM0.11m
9:04AM-0.06m
11:49PM0.12m
9:31AM-0.05m
00:42AM0.12m
10:01AM-0.04m
1:46AM0.13m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
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7:01
7:01
7:01
7:02
7:02
7:04
7:04
1
2
1
2
1
4
2
1
Temp °C
24
24
23
24
24
23
23
24
23
23
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
23
23
22
23
22
21
21
21
21
20
22
21
24
23
23
24
24
23
24
25
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NNW
14
0.4
NW
14
0.5
NW
12
0.6
NNW
12
0.5
NNW
13
0.5
NNW
13
0.5
NNW
12
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
NW
14
0.5
NW
13
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
13
0.7
S
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
Energy kJ
37
37
53
40
46
75
96
96
92
81
177
127
160
85
131
128
203
163
119
87
65
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
NE
9
0.3
SSW
12
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
15
0.4
NNW
12
0.5
NW
15
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
NNW
13
0.5
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.6
S
13
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
Energy kJ
18
8
37
22
11
13
28
127
82
110
53
109
150
106
87
67
69
43
128
142
87
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
7
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NW
12
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SE
7
0.3
S
17
0.4
N
7
0.3
N
7
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
NW
17
0.4
NNW
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
NNW
14
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SW
19
0.6
NW
12
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
Energy kJ
8
10
10
21
34
9
50
16
8
62
44
57
104
103
81
51
10
96
89
126
86
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
Energy kJ
124
113
128
183
141
102
212
265
276
387
373
322
368
310
246
226
196
163
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
31
31
17
45
45
17
33
31
17
33
31
17
31
31
17
31
13
17
31
13
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
8
6
5
6
6
7
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
4
4
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Information about the Kalapaki Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kalapaki Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kalapaki Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kalapaki Beach 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 (Kalapaki Beach) 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 Kalapaki Beach 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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