PKs surf break

PKs surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 05 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
24.4° 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 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s 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 0.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 5th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 6th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
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
0
0
1
1
1
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
7
0.6
SE
9
0.4
SE
6
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
S
16
0.5
SE
9
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
1.3
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
55
68
52
14
41
146
114
121
106
140
91
85
44
40
41
58
34
31
62
102
130
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
W
5
SE
10
SE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
6:32PM0.65m
4:42AM0.25m
7:22PM0.63m
8:16PM0.61m
8:22AM0.22m
9:10PM0.59m
10:52AM0.27m
10:03PM0.57m
11:58AM0.35m
10:51PM0.55m
12:40PM0.44m
11:36PM0.52m
Low Tide
10:25AM0.09m
3:00AM0.24m
10:56AM0.11m
11:30AM0.15m
5:17AM0.21m
5:32AM0.19m
5:48AM0.16m
4:06PM0.28m
6:06AM0.13m
5:45PM0.29m
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clear
clear
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part cloud
rain showers
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rain showers
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6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:00
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7:05
7:05
7:06
7:06
7:07
7:07
7:07
1
1
2
3
1
Temp °C
25
26
24
25
25
23
25
24
23
25
25
23
25
25
23
24
25
23
23
23
22
26
27
26
26
27
24
25
25
23
26
26
23
25
25
22
23
23
22
21
22
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
SE
9
0.6
NW
16
1
NW
15
1.1
NW
14
1
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.5
SE
9
0.6
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.6
SE
8
Energy kJ
55
68
35
23
41
167
418
404
315
207
197
121
75
40
104
122
114
112
76
75
42
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SE
9
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SE
9
0.6
NW
11
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
NW
11
Energy kJ
121
96
71
61
47
146
29
121
69
140
91
85
41
72
29
29
29
31
33
25
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.6
SE
9
0.4
SE
6
0.5
E
7
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
Energy kJ
48
46
52
14
24
41
114
30
106
35
35
35
44
38
41
58
34
24
62
102
99
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
7
0.8
ENE
4
0.7
NE
4
1.1
NE
5
1.2
NE
5
1
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
5
1.1
ENE
5
1.3
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.3
E
6
Energy kJ
26
13
11
16
13
42
40
21
14
54
73
80
59
74
121
122
130
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
3
4
0
18
4
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
19
128
137
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
4
2
1
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
5
7
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
8
9
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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