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Waikokos surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 24 Apr 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Waikokos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waikokos sea temperature is
25.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waikokos this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waikokos in the next 16 days are 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waikokos over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 13 | NE 9 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | |
173 | 152 | 145 | 275 | 326 | 336 | 259 | 219 | 193 | 138 | 161 | 276 | 225 | 205 | 210 | 257 | 400 | 341 | 390 | 437 | 371 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:18AM0.16m | 10:17PM0.53m | 11:26AM0.25m | 11:08PM0.50m | 12:15PM0.34m | 11:49PM0.45m | 12:56PM0.43m | 00:24AM0.40m | 1:32PM0.51m | 00:55AM0.34m | 2:06PM0.56m | 1:22AM0.29m | 2:38PM0.60m | 1:48AM0.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:26PM0.06m | 5:17AM0.01m | 4:01PM0.08m | 5:39AM-0.01m | 5:14PM0.09m | 5:59AM-0.03m | 6:16PM0.09m | 6:17AM-0.05m | 7:10PM0.09m | 6:36AM-0.06m | 8:00PM0.09m | 6:56AM-0.07m | 8:48PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — |
— | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 |
 kJ | 133 | 150 | 102 | 275 | 226 | 191 | 186 | 169 | 193 | 138 | 161 | 177 | 48 | 205 | 210 | 257 | 400 | 341 | 390 | 437 | 371 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 14 | NNE 8 | NNW 15 | NW 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NW 20 |
| kJ | 173 | 101 | 108 | 128 | 326 | 336 | 259 | 219 | 169 | 115 | 106 | 68 | 116 | 6 | 87 | 99 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | SSW 13 | NE 9 | NNW 13 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SW 12 | NE 7 | NNE 10 | SW 13 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 29 | 17 | 59 | 120 | 57 | 32 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | NE 9 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 12 | 152 | 145 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 276 | 225 | 139 | 75 | 111 | 120 | 94 | 89 | 99 | 158 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 163 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 5 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 1 | 28 | 33 | 28 |
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Information about the Waikokos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waikokos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Waikokos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waikokos 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 (Waikokos) 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 Waikokos 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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