Kealia surf break

Kealia surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 17 May 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
24.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kealia this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kealia in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) 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 0.8m 11s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 22nd May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
2.1
E
8
2
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
2.2
E
8
2.2
E
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.2
E
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
318
330
459
569
520
334
284
314
422
439
634
692
812
692
915
800
844
865
782
739
776
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
25
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
E
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
4:21PM0.88m
2:47AM0.37m
5:11PM0.86m
3:26AM0.34m
6:03PM0.82m
4:15AM0.31m
6:58PM0.77m
5:43AM0.29m
7:52PM0.72m
8:10AM0.30m
8:45PM0.67m
10:27AM0.37m
9:33PM0.61m
Low Tide
8:35AM-0.04m
11:32PM0.31m
9:16AM-0.02m
00:42AM0.31m
9:58AM0.01m
2:01AM0.30m
10:43AM0.07m
3:14AM0.28m
11:34AM0.15m
4:03AM0.25m
12:40PM0.24m
4:36AM0.22m
2:22PM0.32m
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:09
7:09
7:10
7:10
7:12
7:12
7:13
7
6
3
1
5
2
2
1
2
4
1
2
2
1
1
4
Temp °C
24
25
24
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
25
26
25
24
23
23
24
23
23
23
23
21
22
22
20
20
20
20
19
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
NW
11
0.5
SSW
17
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
10
0.5
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
NW
11
0.6
NNW
11
0.6
NNW
11
0.5
NW
10
2.3
ENE
8
0.6
NNW
13
Energy kJ
318
330
459
40
39
58
172
92
67
95
65
40
86
85
112
63
82
75
50
739
120
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SE
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
17
0.3
NNW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
S
18
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
15
Energy kJ
149
78
42
69
36
25
53
123
73
69
66
100
19
23
25
71
98
133
127
161
104
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
10
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
NNW
12
0.4
SE
10
0.4
NNW
12
0.4
SE
9
0.3
S
18
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSE
14
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NW
10
Energy kJ
65
26
71
40
63
35
30
23
49
22
56
34
37
44
42
38
64
60
34
39
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
7
2.1
E
8
2
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
2.2
E
8
2.2
E
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.2
E
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
21
569
520
334
284
314
422
439
634
692
812
692
915
800
844
865
782
776
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
30
40
40
40
40
30
40
30
50
41
45
45
40
45
50
41
40
30
40
41
45
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
2
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
5
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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