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Unreals Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Kaua'i (25 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
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Unreals surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 21 Mar 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Unreals surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Unreals sea temperature is
24.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Unreals this week:
The surf forecast for Unreals over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Unreals in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) 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 1.0m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 21st Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unreals over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1343 | 1505 | 613 | 379 | 304 | 310 | 259 | 176 | 226 | 557 | 345 | 191 | 492 | 574 | 214 | 330 | 371 | 297 | 180 | 136 | 265 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:20PM 0.71 | 4:06AM 0.48 | 6:18PM 0.70 | 4:11AM 0.43 | 7:31PM 0.68 | 9:08PM 0.67 | 10:41PM 0.68 | 11:45PM 0.70 | 11:47AM 0.33 | 12:30AM 0.71 | |||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:13AM 0.05 | 11:34PM 0.34 | 10:43AM 0.06 | 12:55AM 0.39 | 11:17AM 0.08 | 12:01PM 0.11 | 1:11PM 0.16 | 3:12PM 0.19 | 7:32AM 0.25 | 4:57PM 0.19 | |||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
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Information about the Unreals Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Unreals provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Unreals can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Unreals 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 (Unreals) 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 Unreals 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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