Kona Tiki surf break

Kona Tiki surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 HST
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Kona Tiki surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kona Tiki sea temperature is
26.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kona Tiki this week:

The surf forecast for Kona Tiki over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kona Tiki in the next 16 days are 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 8th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wed
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
NW
14
0.5
S
17
0.6
NW
12
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
12
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
S
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
144
109
121
149
151
95
129
109
107
30
34
40
69
102
101
86
83
42
70
67
35
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
WNW
5
SW
10
NW
10
NW
5
WNW
10
SSW
15
NW
5
SSW
15
NNW
10
SW
10
WNW
0
SW
10
WSW
5
WSW
0
SE
10
SW
10
WNW
5
SSE
10
SW
10
WNW
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
7:50AM0.15m
8:18PM0.57m
9:26AM0.17m
9:12PM0.54m
10:45AM0.23m
10:06PM0.52m
11:41AM0.30m
10:58PM0.48m
12:26PM0.39m
11:47PM0.44m
1:08PM0.49m
00:34AM0.39m
1:48PM0.58m
Low Tide
3:36AM0.08m
12:08PM0.09m
4:23AM0.06m
1:23PM0.12m
5:01AM0.04m
3:03PM0.15m
5:32AM0.02m
4:40PM0.16m
5:59AM-0.00m
6:03PM0.15m
6:26AM-0.03m
7:14PM0.12m
6:55AM-0.05m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
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6:47
6:49
6:49
6:49
6:50
6:50
6:51
6:51
1
2
Temp °C
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
25
25
24
25
25
25
26
25
25
26
25
25
26
25
28
28
28
26
27
27
27
26
27
26
26
26
28
28
26
28
27
26
27
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
NW
14
0.6
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.5
NW
12
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.4
SW
3
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
144
109
121
149
109
95
71
109
107
3
29
40
37
102
101
86
83
42
70
67
35
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
10
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NW
11
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
13
0.3
S
13
Energy kJ
15
108
106
101
151
90
129
47
31
30
34
23
69
49
20
2
45
42
38
14
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
NW
10
0.4
NW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
12
0.1
SW
15
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
S
12
0.2
SSW
10
0.3
S
12
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
NW
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
73
15
80
62
34
62
29
8
28
23
35
27
9
25
18
18
21
16
23
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.2
NNW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
NW
2
0.2
WNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.2
WNW
2
0.3
SW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.2
WNW
2
Energy kJ
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
9
81
6
27
95
81
19
100
18
0
100
100
0
20
0
0
100
122
0
100
100
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
1
2
4
2
2
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
8
5
5
9
9
7
5
5
6
8
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Information about the Kona Tiki Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kona Tiki provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kona Tiki can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kona Tiki 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 (Kona Tiki) 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 Kona Tiki 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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