Kanaha Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.90° N 156.44° W

Kanaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kanaha sea temperature is
27.1°C
0.4° 

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


Kanaha surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, NNW swell with 1,275 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with NNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kanaha this week:

The surf forecast for Kanaha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kanaha in the next 16 days are 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 11th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 12th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 17th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
11
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
10
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E
12
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E
12
0.8
ENE
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1
ENE
8
0.8
NNW
17
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NW
16
1.2
NW
15
1.2
NW
14
1.2
NW
14
1.1
NW
13
1.1
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1
NW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
11
0.7
NW
11
0.9
NNW
12
1.3
NNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
73
72
71
124
386
502
640
614
540
444
431
341
278
243
154
119
211
563
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
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ENE
15
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
20
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
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15
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15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
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NE
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E
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
2:58AM0.87m
2:13PM0.65m
3:31AM0.88m
2:30PM0.61m
4:06AM0.86m
2:43PM0.57m
4:44AM0.82m
2:49PM0.53m
5:29AM0.77m
2:31PM0.51m
6:30AM0.73m
Low Tide
8:10PM0.09m
9:05AM0.34m
8:31PM0.08m
9:44AM0.38m
8:53PM0.08m
10:23AM0.42m
9:16PM0.10m
11:09AM0.46m
9:40PM0.13m
12:19PM0.50m
10:06PM0.17m
10:36PM0.21m
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Information about the Kanaha Surf forecast

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