Polihale surf break

Polihale surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 13 Apr 2026 HST
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Polihale surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Polihale sea temperature is
24.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Polihale this week:

The surf forecast for Polihale over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Polihale in the next 16 days are 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) 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 1.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 13th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 20th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 20th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
NW
1
NW
0.7
NW
0.8
NW
0.9
NW
0.8
NW
0.8
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.6
WNW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
Period(s) (?)1010119101010988814131212111110141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)29618812111417013613074574136101879886779667138202196
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
10
ESE
10
SSE
5
WNW
5
E
5
NW
5
NNW
5
E
0
E
10
NNE
5
S
0
SSW
10
NE
0
WNW
5
ENE
10
NNW
5
SSE
20
SW
5
SE
5
NE
0
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassglasscrossglasscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscrossoffglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Mon
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:15
Sunset6:58--6:58--6:58--6:59--6:59--7:00--7:00--
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-1-312--1-21-224---53--
Temp. °C242523232324242424242424242325242424242424
Feels °C (?)252725262627272728282728262627272626242628
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Information about the Polihale Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Polihale provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Polihale can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Polihale 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 (Polihale) 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 Polihale 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.

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