PKs surf break

PKs surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 18 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
24.7° 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 8s 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 11PM.

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

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
1
0
1
1
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
1.3
E
8
0.8
SSW
15
1.5
E
7
0.6
SSW
14
1.8
E
8
2.2
E
8
2.4
E
8
2.2
E
8
2.5
E
8
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
0.5
S
14
0.4
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
166
158
212
242
239
165
401
634
771
666
887
109
98
132
125
163
109
93
92
97
49
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
NE
30
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
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
5:37PM0.82m
4:42AM0.25m
6:29PM0.78m
5:47AM0.24m
7:22PM0.73m
7:23AM0.24m
8:16PM0.67m
9:27AM0.27m
9:10PM0.61m
11:09AM0.35m
10:01PM0.55m
12:13PM0.44m
10:49PM0.50m
12:58PM0.52m
Low Tide
1:17AM0.19m
10:28AM0.01m
2:24AM0.19m
11:15AM0.07m
3:26AM0.18m
12:11PM0.14m
4:16AM0.16m
1:26PM0.22m
4:54AM0.14m
3:15PM0.29m
5:25AM0.12m
5:10PM0.32m
5:52AM0.11m
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5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
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7:10
7:10
7:12
7:12
7:12
7:13
7:13
7:14
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1
Temp °C
25
24
26
26
24
25
25
23
24
25
23
23
25
23
23
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
24
26
26
24
24
23
21
21
22
21
19
21
20
20
20
20
22
21
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.5
SE
12
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
14
0.4
S
12
Energy kJ
166
158
178
242
167
165
110
101
134
127
157
109
68
132
125
163
109
93
92
97
49
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.3
S
18
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SE
10
0.3
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
31
25
176
20
12
13
62
93
61
44
42
57
62
59
57
15
27
37
35
31
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
9
0.4
NW
10
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
SSE
15
0.3
SE
14
0.4
SE
14
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
S
18
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
10
0.2
NNW
14
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.1
SE
11
0.3
S
15
Energy kJ
146
93
27
23
25
64
22
32
47
14
14
37
98
37
27
20
13
46
46
5
38
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
1.6
E
8
1.8
E
8
2.2
E
8
2.4
E
8
2.2
E
8
2.5
E
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
8
2.1
E
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
Energy kJ
416
257
212
220
239
349
401
634
771
666
887
785
660
660
534
589
702
632
459
349
359
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
3
1
1
1
Distance (km)
27
1
18
18
1
18
21
19
27
311
19
19
19
21
21
19
27
19
1
1
37
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
5
3
3
4
3
2
4
3
1
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
4
8
7
5
5
4
5
4
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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