PKs surf break

PKs surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 01 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 surf forecast for PKs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at PKs in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) 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 1.6m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 5th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 5th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 1st May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
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
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
15
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
8
0.4
SSW
18
1.4
E
8
1.2
E
8
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
14
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
7
0.4
SSW
13
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
110
346
253
104
227
163
90
150
177
159
155
56
72
55
55
57
43
146
72
121
69
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
5
ESE
5
WSW
5
WNW
10
SE
5
NE
15
NE
10
E
15
NE
15
NE
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
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:59PM0.71m
3:13AM0.34m
4:32PM0.71m
3:39AM0.31m
5:08PM0.70m
4:02AM0.29m
5:48PM0.68m
4:24AM0.27m
6:32PM0.65m
4:42AM0.25m
7:22PM0.63m
8:16PM0.61m
Low Tide
8:41AM0.05m
10:52PM0.22m
9:05AM0.05m
11:38PM0.22m
9:30AM0.06m
00:29AM0.23m
9:57AM0.07m
1:31AM0.24m
10:25AM0.09m
3:00AM0.24m
10:56AM0.11m
11:30AM0.15m
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
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6:05
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
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7:02
7:04
7:04
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:06
1
2
Temp °C
23
24
23
24
25
23
25
25
23
25
25
23
25
24
24
25
24
23
25
23
23
20
21
22
23
24
22
23
23
22
24
24
23
27
27
26
26
26
23
26
25
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
16
0.7
NW
15
0.7
NW
14
0.7
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.7
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SE
9
0.5
NW
13
0.6
NW
13
Energy kJ
110
126
215
184
171
93
89
150
150
166
178
137
72
55
40
28
27
146
43
88
128
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
NW
16
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
13
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
E
8
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.4
NW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SE
10
Energy kJ
49
95
129
104
106
131
90
80
58
90
89
30
121
75
72
57
43
43
79
121
37
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
18
0.4
NW
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
13
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SW
19
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.6
SE
9
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
50
29
35
103
103
87
10
14
96
16
40
56
47
45
55
48
34
30
72
34
69
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
E
7
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
7
0.9
ENE
6
0.6
NNE
6
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
E
8
0.7
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
4
Energy kJ
435
346
253
232
227
163
155
218
177
159
155
60
24
49
32
11
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
27
1
1
18
18
1
18
1
1
18
1
0
1
4
0
18
4
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
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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