PKs surf break

PKs surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 11 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 15th 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 Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
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
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.3
E
8
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SE
9
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
SE
12
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
106
102
99
230
166
222
253
236
295
243
246
209
196
99
30
103
151
137
196
196
186
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
30
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
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
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
4:01PM0.83m
3:08AM0.31m
4:48PM0.84m
3:52AM0.27m
Low Tide
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
8:27AM-0.03m
11:11PM0.20m
9:04AM-0.04m
00:13AM0.19m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:00
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:08
7:08
7:09
7:09
1
2
4
2
1
Temp °C
24
25
23
24
25
23
25
25
23
24
25
23
25
25
24
24
25
23
25
26
24
22
23
21
23
23
22
23
23
21
22
23
22
23
23
23
22
24
22
24
25
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.6
SE
7
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.6
NW
14
0.8
NW
14
0.7
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.6
SE
9
1.6
E
8
1.3
ENE
8
0.6
SE
7
0.7
SE
12
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
75
73
31
83
47
49
29
76
41
169
218
166
90
55
316
229
41
137
196
196
186
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.5
S
16
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.6
SE
10
0.5
NW
12
0.4
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
10
Energy kJ
24
102
40
35
124
41
54
81
80
55
67
25
59
68
30
59
151
102
79
78
69
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SSW
17
0.3
S
17
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
S
15
0.3
NW
9
0.4
NW
16
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
NW
11
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSW
21
0.2
SSW
18
Energy kJ
106
25
99
49
19
44
38
13
66
32
34
104
99
99
43
103
54
96
17
180
31
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ENE
5
1.3
ENE
5
1.4
ENE
6
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.3
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.6
E
8
Energy kJ
59
85
135
230
166
222
253
236
295
243
246
209
196
287
310
310
273
264
333
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
18
18
1
18
36
1
18
19
1
18
1
1
1
18
19
21
1
1
18
18
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
5
2
3
4
4
4
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
9
5
6
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
7
4
4
8
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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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