PKs surf break

PKs surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 09 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
24.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for PKs this week:

The surf forecast for PKs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at PKs in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 15th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 15th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 13th May)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
1.5
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.8
E
7
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
75
71
41
57
42
27
106
102
99
83
199
226
243
302
80
53
54
68
100
99
29
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
30
NE
25
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
10
NE
10
NNE
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
off
off
High Tide
10:52AM0.27m
10:03PM0.57m
11:58AM0.35m
10:51PM0.55m
12:40PM0.44m
11:36PM0.52m
1:17PM0.54m
00:20AM0.48m
1:55PM0.64m
1:02AM0.44m
2:35PM0.73m
1:44AM0.39m
3:17PM0.79m
2:26AM0.34m
Low Tide
2:00PM0.25m
5:48AM0.16m
4:06PM0.28m
6:06AM0.13m
5:45PM0.29m
6:28AM0.09m
7:04PM0.28m
6:52AM0.05m
8:12PM0.25m
7:20AM0.02m
9:14PM0.23m
7:52AM-0.01m
10:12PM0.21m
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6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:58
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7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:08
7:08
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
4
2
2
1
2
1
Temp °C
24
25
23
25
25
23
25
25
23
23
24
23
23
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
22
23
22
24
24
22
24
24
22
21
22
21
21
21
21
22
23
22
23
24
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
SE
8
0.6
NW
11
0.6
SE
7
0.7
SE
8
0.5
S
16
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.6
SE
9
0.6
NW
13
0.6
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.5
SE
10
1.5
ENE
8
Energy kJ
75
56
96
93
84
87
53
73
33
70
124
21
25
28
25
53
144
138
92
45
263
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.6
NW
11
0.4
SE
8
0.4
NW
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
NW
14
0.6
SE
9
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.5
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
Energy kJ
75
71
21
25
42
27
75
24
40
83
16
23
54
81
80
102
54
46
41
69
43
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
NW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
S
15
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
NW
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SE
9
Energy kJ
23
22
41
57
34
24
106
102
99
35
10
41
38
40
40
20
34
68
100
99
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
5
1
ENE
5
1.2
E
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
6
1.5
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.8
NE
8
Energy kJ
87
169
158
68
64
66
60
91
128
98
199
226
243
302
327
387
349
288
191
187
368
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
Distance (km)
18
19
1
1
1
1
18
19
132
18
19
19
19
19
1
1
1
1
1
0
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
2
2
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
9
5
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
6
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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