PKs surf break

PKs surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 21 May 2026 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
25.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for PKs this week:

The most powerful waves expected at PKs in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 22nd May)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
E
8
2.3
E
8
2.5
E
9
0.5
S
15
0.4
S
18
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
14
0.4
S
12
0.5
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.5
S
16
0.4
S
12
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
1.5
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
809
762
1027
109
98
132
125
161
109
89
92
140
49
89
53
122
47
148
142
129
233
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
NE
30
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:16PM0.67m
9:27AM0.27m
9:10PM0.61m
11:09AM0.35m
10:01PM0.55m
12:13PM0.44m
10:49PM0.50m
12:58PM0.52m
11:34PM0.44m
1:35PM0.59m
00:17AM0.40m
2:07PM0.65m
00:58AM0.36m
Low Tide
12:11PM0.14m
4:16AM0.16m
1:26PM0.22m
4:54AM0.14m
3:15PM0.29m
5:25AM0.12m
5:10PM0.32m
5:52AM0.11m
6:44PM0.32m
6:17AM0.09m
7:57PM0.30m
6:42AM0.08m
8:54PM0.27m
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5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
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7:12
7:12
7:13
7:13
7:14
7:14
7:15
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1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
24
25
23
24
24
23
23
23
23
24
24
23
23
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
21
22
20
20
21
20
20
19
20
20
21
21
21
21
21
22
22
21
22
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
14
0.4
S
12
0.5
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.5
S
16
0.5
NW
16
0.6
NW
15
0.8
NW
14
0.8
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
Energy kJ
134
127
157
109
62
132
125
161
109
89
92
140
49
89
53
122
130
176
221
205
118
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
10
0.4
S
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SE
12
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.3
S
15
0.5
SE
6
0.2
S
17
0.3
SE
9
0.4
S
12
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
Energy kJ
61
44
42
24
98
59
57
35
44
37
35
31
38
19
22
12
47
148
142
129
121
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
14
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
S
18
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
NW
14
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.1
SE
11
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.3
NW
18
0.3
S
16
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
Energy kJ
47
14
14
57
36
36
35
54
13
47
46
5
19
18
4
50
45
19
12
18
41
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
E
8
2.3
E
8
2.5
E
9
2.4
ENE
9
2.3
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
9
2.3
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
7
Energy kJ
809
762
1027
841
790
676
702
819
692
506
510
509
547
452
426
385
375
365
375
285
233
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
27
311
19
19
19
19
27
19
132
21
308
1
338
27
19
21
27
1
1
18
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
3
3
4
3
2
3
2
1
3
4
2
3
2
8
4
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
8
6
8
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
5
5
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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 16 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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