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Kalapaki Beach surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA
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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
25.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kalapaki Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kalapaki Beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 2nd May) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kalapaki Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Fri 1 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NE 6 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | |
197 | 112 | 162 | 144 | 169 | 211 | 198 | 116 | 187 | 188 | 158 | 153 | 219 | 210 | 187 | 201 | 153 | 180 | 321 | 387 | 366 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 11:20PM0.50m | 12:28PM0.25m | 00:08AM0.47m | 1:16PM0.32m | 00:48AM0.42m | 1:56PM0.40m | 1:21AM0.37m | 2:32PM0.47m | 1:51AM0.33m | 3:05PM0.52m | 2:19AM0.28m | 3:37PM0.56m | 2:46AM0.24m | 4:09PM0.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:42AM0.04m | 5:15PM0.11m | 7:02AM0.01m | 6:32PM0.12m | 7:21AM-0.01m | 7:37PM0.12m | 7:39AM-0.03m | 8:33PM0.12m | 7:57AM-0.05m | 9:24PM0.12m | 8:17AM-0.07m | 10:13PM0.11m | 8:39AM-0.07m | ||||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
7:00 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:02 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | S 15 | S 16 |
71 | 112 | 162 | 144 | 169 | 211 | 123 | 116 | 84 | 83 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 41 | 73 | 79 | 104 | 114 | 83 | 110 | 124 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WNW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | SW 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
122 | 39 | 67 | 57 | 56 | 53 | 30 | 29 | 12 | 18 | 11 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 39 | 82 | 52 | 48 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SE 7 | SE 6 | NNE 10 | SE 7 | NW 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 6 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSW 12 | S 16 | SE 6 | SSW 18 | NW 16 |
20 | 68 | 38 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 27 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 34 | 19 | 28 | 127 | 6 | 62 | 66 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
197 | 355 | 282 | 191 | 215 | 191 | 198 | 169 | 187 | 188 | 158 | 153 | 219 | 210 | 187 | 201 | 153 | 180 | 321 | 387 | 366 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 45 | 17 | 31 | 17 | 17 | 31 | 17 | 17 | 31 | 31 |
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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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