PKs surf break

PKs surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 25 Dec 2025 HST
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PKs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's PKs sea temperature is
25.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for PKs this week:

The surf forecast for PKs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at PKs in the next 12 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 11s period and expected on Monday (Dec 29) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 26th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 1st Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 1st Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for PKs over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SSE
0.9
SE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SE
0.7
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
E
0.6
SSE
0.8
E
0.6
SSE
1
E
1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)777768889999798988888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1207056412795114828384535040557654133143177169228
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
E
0
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
5
W
5
ESE
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
SE
10
NE
20
ENE
20
E
10
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:14PM
0.33
7:31AM
0.58
9:52PM
0.40
8:07AM
0.51
11:13PM
0.49
8:50AM
0.44
12:14AM
0.59
9:51AM
0.37
1:04AM
0.69
11:13AM
0.31
1:51AM
0.77
12:30PM
0.28
2:36AM
0.82
1:35PM
0.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:30PM
0.16
12:27AM
0.26
3:03PM
0.13
2:03AM
0.34
3:39PM
0.11
4:35AM
0.38
4:19PM
0.08
7:01AM
0.35
5:04PM
0.05
8:29AM
0.29
5:52PM
0.01
9:22AM
0.24
6:41PM
-0.01
10:05AM
0.20
Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Sunrise--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:15--7:15--7:16--7:16
Sunset6:01--6:01--6:02--6:02--6:04--6:04--6:05--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252224252324252324252325252324252224252224
Feels °C (?)232123252525272526272526272523252224252223
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Information about the PKs Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for PKs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at PKs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our PKs 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 (PKs) 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 PKs 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 PKs, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Kaua'i, consider staying in Nawiliwili which is 16 km (10 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Lihue - Kauai which is 18 km (11 miles) away

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