
Surf Forecasts:
Kealia surf forecast from 2 Nov 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, NNW swell with 4,144 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kealia this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kealia in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) 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 0.7m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 5th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kealia over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | ENE 7 | NNW 21 | NNW 18 | NNW 16 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2600 | 2444 | 2010 | 1960 | 1432 | 1134 | 763 | 598 | 437 | 358 | 823 | 3801 | 3685 | 2911 | 1714 | 1772 | 1560 | 932 | 1556 | 1064 | 692 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:03AM0.69m | 9:56PM0.31m | 10:05AM0.66m | 11:31PM0.40m | 10:55AM0.63m | 00:23AM0.49m | 11:36AM0.60m | 1:03AM0.58m | 12:11PM0.56m | 1:38AM0.66m | 12:41PM0.51m | 2:11AM0.72m | 1:10PM0.47m | 2:43AM0.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:28PM0.25m | 2:05AM0.26m | 5:43PM0.21m | 4:06AM0.30m | 6:02PM0.17m | 5:36AM0.31m | 6:22PM0.14m | 6:45AM0.31m | 6:43PM0.10m | 7:42AM0.31m | 7:04PM0.08m | 8:32AM0.31m | 7:27PM0.06m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 21 | NNW 18 | NNW 16 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 |
2600 | 2444 | 2010 | 1960 | 1432 | 1134 | 763 | 598 | 437 | 263 | 823 | 3801 | 3685 | 2911 | 1714 | 1772 | 1560 | 932 | 1556 | 1064 | 692 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 13 | NNW 10 | NNE 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 8 | NW 16 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NNW 16 | SSW 14 | SE 16 | NNW 15 |
148 | 157 | 253 | 346 | 46 | 45 | 23 | 17 | 69 | 264 | 295 | 200 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 280 | 41 | 91 | 284 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | S 14 | S 12 | E 11 | E 10 | SSE 8 | S 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SE 9 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | SSW 15 | W 12 | SSW 14 | SE 14 |
68 | 43 | 138 | 73 | 35 | 18 | 7 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 88 | 60 | 146 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 73 | 3 | 61 | 277 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
232 | 193 | 574 | 286 | 609 | 452 | 418 | 452 | 349 | 358 | 475 | 366 | 255 | 293 | 496 | 555 | 581 | 607 | 593 | 541 | 367 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 45 | 45 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 30 | 46 | 40 | 30 | 41 | 125 | 50 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.
Are you planning a vacation in Kaua'i? If you are looking for accommodation near Kealia, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Kaua'i, consider staying in Lihue - Kauai which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Nawiliwili which is 15 km (9 miles) away










