
Surf Forecasts:
Keauhou Point surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with 2,225 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Keauhou Point this week:
The surf forecast for Keauhou Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Keauhou Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keauhou Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NE on Fri night, strong winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
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200 | 159 | 192 | 365 | 484 | 442 | 382 | 382 | 438 | 505 | 459 | 517 | 425 | 422 | 455 | 421 | 724 | 832 | 1047 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:49AM0.79m | 5:35PM0.50m | 7:50AM0.74m | 5:25PM0.45m | 9:23AM0.71m | 11:02AM0.73m | 11:11PM0.37m | 12:04PM0.77m | 00:23AM0.43m | 12:46PM0.82m | 1:03AM0.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:35PM0.14m | 1:23PM0.41m | 00:03AM0.19m | 3:29PM0.44m | 00:40AM0.23m | 1:55AM0.28m | 7:28PM0.34m | 4:06AM0.29m | 7:31PM0.29m | 5:33AM0.26m | 7:44PM0.25m | ||||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
6:22 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | E 9 | SSW 13 | E 9 | E 9 |
200 | 159 | 192 | 365 | 359 | 197 | 246 | 211 | 237 | 401 | 240 | 266 | 346 | 292 | 288 | 421 | 187 | 646 | 726 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 14 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 |
94 | 123 | 79 | 108 | 207 | 40 | 49 | 31 | 5 | 188 | 42 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 269 | 2 | 171 | 168 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 11 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 10 | N 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 15 | S 14 |
17 | 17 | 60 | 74 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | N 6 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NNE 4 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
3 | 23 | 40 | 78 | 484 | 442 | 382 | 382 | 438 | 505 | 459 | 517 | 425 | 422 | 455 | 15 | 724 | 832 | 1047 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 48 | 57 | 4 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 103 | 54 | 103 | 56 | 56 | 103 | 103 | 56 | 61 | 76 | 61 |
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Information about the Keauhou Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Keauhou Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Keauhou Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Keauhou Point 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 (Keauhou Point) 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 Keauhou Point 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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