Kawela surfForecast / HAW – Molokai / USA

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Kawela surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kawela sea temperature is
25.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kawela this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kawela in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 1st May)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
1.2
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
0.4
SW
12
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
S
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
1.8
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
6
2.3
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
115
153
178
169
167
121
87
85
127
93
37
191
154
12
25
51
86
282
262
472
327
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
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-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:11PM0.30m
11:40PM0.51m
12:55PM0.38m
00:24AM0.47m
1:34PM0.46m
1:02AM0.41m
2:08PM0.53m
1:36AM0.36m
2:41PM0.59m
2:08AM0.31m
3:12PM0.62m
2:40AM0.27m
3:44PM0.63m
3:12AM0.23m
Low Tide
5:30PM0.10m
6:57AM-0.04m
6:45PM0.10m
7:21AM-0.05m
7:48PM0.09m
7:43AM-0.06m
8:43PM0.09m
8:04AM-0.06m
9:34PM0.08m
8:25AM-0.07m
10:21PM0.07m
8:47AM-0.07m
11:06PM0.07m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
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6:01
6:00
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
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6:50
6:50
6:51
6:51
6:51
6:52
6:52
1
Temp °C
24
24
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
23
24
24
23
23
24
23
24
24
23
22
23
23
24
23
23
23
22
23
23
22
21
21
21
21
21
21
20
21
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
14
0.8
NNW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NNW
11
0.6
NNW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.6
NW
13
0.7
NW
14
0.7
NW
14
0.8
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
1
NNW
13
1
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
11
0.9
NW
15
Energy kJ
203
219
216
212
199
126
119
76
69
51
39
136
211
191
209
255
346
335
218
160
314
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
NW
17
0.6
NNW
11
Energy kJ
115
153
178
169
167
121
87
85
83
39
37
36
36
12
17
51
86
44
72
145
79
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
N
8
0.3
WNW
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
S
11
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NW
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
18
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
46
35
22
8
7
9
22
20
7
18
69
2
4
3
25
15
28
13
31
85
61
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.1
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
1.5
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
6
2.3
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
8
Energy kJ
289
145
177
131
183
205
121
151
127
93
154
191
154
127
133
121
148
282
262
472
327
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
31
31
28
28
31
31
31
31
33
31
127
31
31
31
31
31
36
33
34
31
31
Best forecast wave conditions in Molokai
Rating
(10 max)
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
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Information about the Kawela Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a vacation in Molokai? If you are looking for accommodation near Kawela, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Molokai, consider staying in Kaunakakai - Molokai which is 19 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Molokai where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Lanai - Lanai which is 30 km (19 miles) away, Wailuku, Kahului and Kihei.

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