Kealia surf break

Kealia surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 HST
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Kealia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kealia sea temperature is
24.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kealia this week:

The surf forecast for Kealia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kealia in the next 16 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 14s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 2nd May)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
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
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
7
0.8
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
0.9
NW
13
0.9
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1.2
NNW
12
1.1
NNW
13
1.1
NNW
12
1
NNW
12
1.8
ENE
8
1.2
NW
15
1.3
NW
14
1.2
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1.2
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
0.9
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.5
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
205
210
249
241
330
353
408
353
280
375
623
595
488
324
451
309
253
494
614
497
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
20
ENE
30
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
10
ENE
5
ENE
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
High Tide
1:55PM0.64m
1:07AM0.53m
2:27PM0.70m
1:32AM0.49m
2:58PM0.74m
1:56AM0.46m
3:29PM0.76m
2:19AM0.42m
4:03PM0.76m
2:39AM0.40m
4:39PM0.74m
2:55AM0.38m
5:18PM0.72m
3:03AM0.36m
Low Tide
7:53PM0.30m
7:29AM0.10m
8:40PM0.30m
7:49AM0.08m
9:25PM0.30m
8:10AM0.07m
10:08PM0.31m
8:34AM0.06m
10:52PM0.32m
8:59AM0.06m
11:42PM0.33m
9:26AM0.08m
00:46AM0.35m
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
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6:07
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
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7:01
7:01
7:01
7:02
7:02
7:04
7:04
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
4
2
1
1
Temp °C
23
24
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
24
23
23
23
23
23
24
22
22
21
22
21
21
21
20
21
21
22
22
23
24
25
23
24
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
7
0.8
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
0.9
NW
13
0.9
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1.2
NNW
12
1.1
NNW
13
1.1
NNW
12
1.4
NE
8
0.9
NNW
11
1.8
ENE
8
1.3
NW
14
1.2
NW
13
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.3
NW
12
1.5
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
Energy kJ
138
205
210
249
241
330
353
408
353
247
193
346
595
488
273
245
213
161
494
614
497
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
10
0.3
NE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.5
N
7
0.3
S
16
1
NNW
12
0.8
NW
16
1.2
NW
15
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
14
1.1
NW
12
1.2
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
0.9
NW
13
1
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
Energy kJ
48
10
18
12
11
13
18
25
46
280
375
623
146
102
324
451
309
253
134
105
84
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
14
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
NE
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.4
S
16
0.2
SSE
9
0.4
NW
18
0.5
S
15
0.8
NNW
12
0.1
W
15
0.3
SSW
18
0.6
NNW
15
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
14
0.8
NW
11
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
118
12
10
10
14
19
10
81
8
112
109
177
4
61
144
87
103
140
58
57
55
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
E
8
Energy kJ
113
108
181
143
104
206
233
247
160
346
385
337
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
1
1
3
Distance (km)
40
40
24
46
46
24
41
40
30
41
40
24
40
40
24
24
28
19
40
28
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
8
6
5
6
6
7
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
4
4
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Information about the Kealia Surf forecast

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