Kealia surf break

Kealia surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 24 Dec 2025 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
25.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kealia this week:

The surf forecast for Kealia over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kealia in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 28) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 27th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 28th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 30th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kealia over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
0
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.2
NNE
1
NNE
0.9
NNE
1
E
0.9
E
1.5
NW
1.8
NW
1.7
NW
1.7
NNW
2.5
NNW
3
NNW
3
NNW
2.4
NNW
Period(s) (?)1111121212111211111010781211111615161614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3533025376036445444155443461941461048962482168813072529379838652350
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
10
SSW
10
S
15
SSW
10
SW
5
S
5
S
10
E
15
E
15
ENE
25
ESE
15
NE
15
NE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:31PM
0.35
6:28AM
0.70
7:03PM
0.36
6:58AM
0.65
8:59PM
0.42
7:30AM
0.59
10:45PM
0.51
8:06AM
0.52
11:54PM
0.62
8:54AM
0.46
12:45AM
0.72
10:07AM
0.40
1:31AM
0.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:21PM
0.26
10:53PM
0.19
1:55PM
0.24
11:39PM
0.27
2:31PM
0.20
12:54AM
0.37
3:10PM
0.16
3:17AM
0.44
3:53PM
0.12
6:11AM
0.44
4:39PM
0.07
7:59AM
0.39
5:28PM
0.03
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:15--
Sunset-6:00--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:02--6:02-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------------221341-1
Temp. °C232423232423242424242423242423242423242423
Feels °C (?)212321212222222323252424262626252522242322
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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 12 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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