Waikokos surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 30 Apr 2026 HST
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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
24.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waikokos this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Waikokos in the next 16 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 16s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 2nd May)5ft (1.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNW
12
1.1
NNW
13
1.1
NNW
12
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.3
NW
15
1.3
NW
14
1.2
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
1.1
ENE
8
0.8
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.3
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
407
408
353
358
375
704
604
495
330
272
205
168
231
471
448
268
273
184
142
142
110
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
10
E
20
E
20
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
15
E
15
E
15
E
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:38PM0.60m
1:48AM0.25m
3:10PM0.62m
2:11AM0.21m
3:42PM0.61m
2:34AM0.18m
4:17PM0.60m
2:53AM0.15m
4:55PM0.57m
3:02AM0.13m
5:39PM0.55m
6:29PM0.52m
Low Tide
8:48PM0.09m
7:17AM-0.08m
9:33PM0.10m
7:40AM-0.08m
10:21PM0.10m
8:05AM-0.07m
11:15PM0.10m
8:32AM-0.06m
00:33AM0.11m
9:01AM-0.04m
9:33AM-0.02m
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:05
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
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7:02
7:04
7:04
7:05
7:05
7:06
7:06
2
2
2
2
1
4
1
Temp °C
23
24
23
24
24
22
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
22
24
23
22
24
25
23
22
23
23
22
23
22
24
23
24
23
23
23
23
23
22
24
23
23
24
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNW
12
1.1
NNW
13
1.1
NNW
12
1
NNW
12
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
1.1
ENE
8
0.8
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.3
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NNW
9
Energy kJ
407
408
353
280
331
250
273
232
178
272
205
159
231
471
448
268
273
184
142
142
110
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.5
N
7
0.1
NW
20
0.6
NW
18
0.9
NNW
11
1.3
NW
15
1.3
NW
14
1.2
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.8
NW
11
0.7
NW
10
0.1
SE
11
1.1
E
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.6
E
8
Energy kJ
18
24
16
199
193
704
604
495
330
5
4
168
94
4
134
96
86
76
63
80
48
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.8
NW
16
0.7
NNW
12
0.1
S
14
0.1
W
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
S
13
0.1
SE
10
0.4
NW
14
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
SE
11
0.5
N
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.1
SE
9
0.5
N
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.5
N
6
Energy kJ
4
3
4
4
375
119
4
3
25
3
4
46
4
3
5
25
21
3
20
12
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
0.7
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.6
N
6
Energy kJ
195
218
191
358
345
223
187
172
163
54
97
30
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
28
33
34
28
35
28
33
33
1
28
33
1
33
28
28
33
34
1
1
28
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
2
2
3
2
5
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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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