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Kealia Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Kaua'i (25 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
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Kealia surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
24.8° 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 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 11AM. 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 14s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kealia over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | |
528 | 458 | 330 | 242 | 198 | 186 | 237 | 173 | 270 | 373 | 413 | 329 | 239 | 219 | 268 | 208 | 191 | 280 | 327 | 251 | 208 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 8:35PM0.71m | 9:48PM0.68m | 10:38AM0.31m | 10:48PM0.66m | 11:57AM0.39m | 11:33PM0.64m | 12:44PM0.48m | 00:10AM0.61m | 1:22PM0.56m | 00:40AM0.57m | 1:55PM0.64m | 1:07AM0.53m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:39AM0.12m | 12:52PM0.19m | 6:10AM0.25m | 2:52PM0.25m | 6:20AM0.21m | 4:41PM0.28m | 6:36AM0.18m | 5:59PM0.29m | 6:53AM0.15m | 7:01PM0.29m | 7:11AM0.12m | 7:53PM0.30m | |||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 6:59 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 2 | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | WNW 13 | NE 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NW 10 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
 kJ | 528 | 458 | 330 | 242 | 198 | 186 | 176 | 173 | 91 | 299 | 295 | 329 | 223 | 102 | 268 | 208 | 191 | 82 | 149 | 205 | 141 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 14 | NNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 15 | NW 11 | SSE 11 | NNW 15 |
| kJ | 509 | 451 | 260 | 180 | 142 | 198 | 56 | 113 | 104 | 39 | 37 | 287 | 239 | 219 | 172 | 115 | 104 | 57 | 55 | 12 | 86 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | WNW 16 | W 15 | NW 11 | ESE 8 | NNW 12 | NW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | SE 7 | NNE 8 | SSE 8 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | SSW 13 | SSE 12 | SW 12 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 189 | 130 | 126 | 147 | 209 | 61 | 11 | 104 | 103 | 14 | 24 | 19 | 9 | 74 | 6 | 22 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 | NE 9 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 38 | 55 | 42 | 9 | 237 | — | 270 | 373 | 413 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 280 | 327 | 251 | 208 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 24 | 40 | 30 | 29 | 46 | 30 | 24 | 46 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 19 | 40 | 40 | 120 | 125 | 46 | 30 |
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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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