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Kalihiwai Surf Forecast
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Kalihiwai surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 HST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kalihiwai this week:
The surf forecast for Kalihiwai over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kalihiwai in the next 12 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 03) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 1st May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 1st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kalihiwai over the next 12 days.
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 20 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 149 | 481 | 665 | 710 | 601 | 436 | 353 | 280 | 183 | 152 | 157 | 195 | 178 | 246 | 283 | 217 | 216 | 330 | 325 | 256 | 222 | 210 | 310 | 230 | 268 | 451 | 339 | 248 | 188 | 219 | 225 | 286 | 336 | 345 | 367 | 337 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:34PM 0.69 | 4:23AM 0.11 | 6:33PM 0.64 | 5:47AM 0.09 | 7:38PM 0.59 | 7:57AM 0.10 | 8:45PM 0.54 | 9:59AM 0.16 | 9:46PM 0.50 | 11:13AM 0.23 | 10:37PM 0.46 | 12:01PM 0.32 | 11:19PM 0.42 | 12:39PM 0.40 | 11:53PM 0.37 | 1:13PM 0.48 | 12:23AM 0.33 | 1:44PM 0.53 | 12:51AM 0.28 | 2:13PM 0.58 | 1:17AM 0.24 | 2:43PM 0.61 | 1:42AM 0.21 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:37AM 0.09 | 9:46AM -0.07 | 3:14AM 0.07 | 10:35AM -0.02 | 4:04AM 0.05 | 11:47AM 0.04 | 4:35AM 0.04 | 1:43PM 0.09 | 4:59AM 0.02 | 3:30PM 0.11 | 5:19AM 0.01 | 4:50PM 0.12 | 5:36AM -0.01 | 5:54PM 0.12 | 5:52AM -0.02 | 6:49PM 0.12 | 6:09AM -0.04 | 7:38PM 0.12 | 6:28AM -0.05 | 8:23PM 0.11 | 6:48AM -0.06 | 9:08PM 0.10 | 7:11AM -0.07 | |||||||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 |
| Sunset | 7:02 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 3 | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | - |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Kalihiwai Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kalihiwai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kalihiwai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kalihiwai 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 (Kalihiwai) 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 Kalihiwai 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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