PKs surf break

PKs surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 08 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 most powerful waves expected at PKs in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 13th May)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Fri
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.8
E
7
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
9
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
1.7
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
75
71
41
57
34
27
106
102
99
247
198
320
274
333
52
58
53
68
65
337
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
25
NE
30
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
NE
25
NE
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
9:10PM0.59m
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
Low Tide
5:32AM0.19m
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
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light rain
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6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:58
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7:06
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:08
7:08
2
1
1
2
4
1
1
2
2
4
2
2
Temp °C
23
24
24
23
25
25
23
25
25
23
24
24
23
23
24
22
23
23
22
24
24
23
22
22
22
25
24
22
24
24
22
22
22
21
20
22
20
21
21
19
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.7
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
0.3
SSW
14
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.6
SE
10
0.6
NW
13
0.6
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.5
NW
12
Energy kJ
121
75
40
96
120
84
87
50
29
45
83
124
41
58
25
27
58
144
138
92
69
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NW
10
0.3
SSE
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.5
NW
15
0.6
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.6
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
Energy kJ
85
75
71
21
25
22
27
75
73
40
35
16
44
54
81
52
104
53
32
53
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
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
0.3
S
17
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
NNW
9
0.4
SSE
14
0.3
NW
9
0.4
SE
10
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
35
23
22
41
57
34
24
106
102
99
49
14
8
70
13
28
20
34
68
65
99
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
5
1.3
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
7
1
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
5
1.1
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.8
ENE
7
2
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
E
8
Energy kJ
33
111
175
129
80
81
72
77
80
113
247
198
320
274
333
365
450
602
533
416
337
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
1
18
18
1
18
1
1
18
37
132
18
19
1
27
27
1
132
19
19
18
21
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
6
6
5
5
6
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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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