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Pakalas surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 22 Aug 2025 HST
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Pakalas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pakalas sea temperature is
27.6° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pakalas this week:

The surf forecast for Pakalas over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pakalas in the next 12 days are 2.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 28) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 28th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 28th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pakalas over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
1.5
ESE
0.6
S
1
E
1.3
ESE
0.7
SE
1
E
1.5
ESE
0.8
SE
0.8
SSE
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.3
E
1.4
ESE
2.2
ESE
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)13131313812787889101818161667616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)367253316399398209252302113270336173271231260396231462464644378
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
10
E
15
ENE
15
E
10
E
10
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
10
E
10
E
15
ENE
15
E
10
E
15
ENE
15
E
10
E
20
ENE
15
E
15
E
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
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
/ height (m)
3:52PM
0.59
3:44AM
0.31
4:20PM
0.55
4:25AM
0.34
4:45PM
0.50
5:05AM
0.37
5:06PM
0.45
5:48AM
0.39
5:24PM
0.39
6:33AM
0.40
5:36PM
0.34
7:25AM
0.41
5:32PM
0.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:46AM
-0.01
10:37PM
0.11
9:27AM
0.02
10:56PM
0.10
10:07AM
0.06
11:14PM
0.09
10:47AM
0.11
11:32PM
0.09
11:29AM
0.16
11:52PM
0.08
12:18PM
0.22
12:12AM
0.08
1:25PM
0.26
12:35AM
0.09
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Sunrise6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--
Sunset-7:04--7:02--7:01--7:00--7:00--6:59--6:58-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----1---------------
Temp. °C272726272726272725272725272725272725272826
Feels °C (?)282827282828282726282826282926272825262826
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for HAW - Kaua'i

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Pakalas (calm at Barking Sands/Kauai Airport 20 km from Pakalas). 1.3m 6s windswell from the E with a 0.7m 9s swell from the SSE and a 0.4m 12s groundswell from the S. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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Information about the Pakalas Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pakalas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pakalas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pakalas 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 (Pakalas) 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 Pakalas 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 Pakalas, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Kaua'i, consider staying in Nawiliwili which is 30 km (19 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Lihue - Kauai which is 32 km (20 miles) away

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