Kawaihae Breakwater Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.05° N 155.84° W

Kawaihae Breakwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kawaihae Breakwater sea temperature is
26.7° C
0.7° 

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


Kawaihae Breakwater surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, SSW swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kawaihae Breakwater this week:

The surf forecast for Kawaihae Breakwater over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kawaihae Breakwater in the next 16 days are 0.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 18th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 18th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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1
1
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
14
0.5
W
13
0.5
W
13
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
26
0.2
SSW
24
0.3
SSW
23
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
89
87
57
50
29
29
27
13
26
13
14
65
55
0
29
25
25
30
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
0
NW
15
ENE
5
N
5
ENE
10
ENE
10
NNE
5
NE
10
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
7:32AM0.39m
7:10PM0.61m
8:35AM0.44m
7:42PM0.51m
9:42AM0.48m
8:14PM0.41m
10:49AM0.54m
8:47PM0.32m
11:51AM0.59m
9:44PM0.25m
12:45PM0.63m
11:28PM0.20m
Low Tide
1:35AM0.00m
12:43PM0.14m
2:07AM0.01m
1:51PM0.22m
2:39AM0.02m
3:21PM0.28m
3:12AM0.03m
5:30PM0.29m
3:48AM0.04m
7:48PM0.24m
4:32AM0.04m
8:54PM0.19m
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5:52
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7:05
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 mm
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Temp °C
26
27
28
25
27
27
25
27
27
26
27
27
26
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25
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Feels °C
29
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26
27
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26
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Information about the Kawaihae Breakwater Surf forecast

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