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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 7 pm Wednesday 20 May 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
25.2° 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 11PM. 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 16s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kealia over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wed 27 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | |
785 | 919 | 859 | 1188 | 971 | 950 | 931 | 979 | 1011 | 847 | 766 | 722 | 770 | 688 | 533 | 496 | 471 | 481 | 479 | 404 | 380 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 5:43AM0.29m | 7:52PM0.72m | 8:10AM0.30m | 8:45PM0.67m | 10:27AM0.37m | 9:33PM0.61m | 11:45AM0.46m | 10:17PM0.56m | 12:33PM0.55m | 10:56PM0.51m | 1:10PM0.62m | 11:33PM0.47m | 1:43PM0.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:14AM0.28m | 11:34AM0.15m | 4:03AM0.25m | 12:40PM0.24m | 4:36AM0.22m | 2:22PM0.32m | 5:04AM0.19m | 4:20PM0.37m | 5:28AM0.16m | 5:58PM0.38m | 5:52AM0.13m | 7:14PM0.37m | 6:15AM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
 | 7:10 | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 16 | NW 14 | NW 13 | ENE 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 |
 kJ | 40 | 87 | 85 | 112 | 56 | 57 | 52 | 162 | 211 | 172 | 766 | 142 | 97 | 57 | 533 | 496 | 157 | 318 | 479 | 404 | 380 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SSW 15 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | NW 12 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
| kJ | 101 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 71 | 98 | 133 | 127 | 161 | 67 | 147 | 56 | 100 | 50 | 95 | 53 | 52 | 47 | 99 | 144 | 92 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | S 14 | S 16 | SE 11 | S 15 | NW 10 | NW 10 | S 16 | S 16 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 34 | 37 | 44 | 42 | 38 | 63 | 60 | 49 | 25 | 24 | 129 | 46 | 5 | 38 | 54 | 25 | 45 | 44 | 20 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 785 | 919 | 859 | 1188 | 971 | 950 | 931 | 979 | 1011 | 847 | — | 722 | 770 | 688 | — | — | 471 | 481 | 389 | 365 | 319 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 45 | 306 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 50 | 30 | 304 | 41 | 30 | 40 | 41 | 30 | 40 | 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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