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Kalapaki Beach Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Kaua'i (25 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
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Kalapaki Beach surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
24.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kalapaki Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kalapaki Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 1st May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kalapaki Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | |
256 | 289 | 495 | 422 | 346 | 356 | 276 | 240 | 196 | 263 | 254 | 228 | 186 | 136 | 102 | 81 | 56 | 102 | 132 | 146 | 115 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 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 | 6:45PM0.54m | 4:25AM0.13m | 7:37PM0.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:34AM-0.01m | 3:20AM0.13m | 11:11AM0.02m | 11:57AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 |
 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | 7:05 |
— | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | NW 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SE 9 |
 kJ | 96 | 92 | 110 | 177 | 127 | 164 | 106 | 131 | 128 | 150 | 150 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 48 | 44 | 43 | 57 | 43 | 146 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 16 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 15 | S 14 | NW 14 | S 13 | SE 6 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 12 | SSW 13 | NW 11 | N 7 | NW 11 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SE 9 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 127 | 81 | 81 | 53 | 78 | 150 | 95 | 87 | 11 | 48 | 42 | 26 | 74 | 56 | 43 | 15 | 40 | 102 | 132 | 31 | 115 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SE 9 | NNW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | NNW 13 | SSW 16 | SE 9 | SW 19 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | N 7 | NW 11 | SSW 17 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 10 | 11 | 62 | 13 | 56 | 104 | 103 | 64 | 51 | 3 | 96 | 17 | 29 | 36 | 17 | 42 | 56 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | E 4 |
| kJ | 256 | 289 | 495 | 422 | 346 | 356 | 276 | 240 | 196 | 263 | 254 | 228 | 186 | 136 | 102 | 81 | 73 | 67 | 70 | 66 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 17 | 39 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 16 | 31 | 17 | 45 |
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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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