Waikokos surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 13 Feb 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
24.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waikokos this week:

The surf forecast for Waikokos over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waikokos in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 19) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 18th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 18th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 19th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
4
3
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NW
1.2
NW
1.5
NW
2.5
ENE
2.3
ENE
3
ENE
3
ENE
3
ENE
2.1
E
2.5
ENE
1.7
E
1.7
E
2.5
ENE
3
ENE
2.5
ENE
3
E
3
E
3.5
E
2.1
E
3.5
E
3
E
Period(s) (?)1416149910101010999999999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4247578991070870134016011644799101643045012281288115613721316176874718881441
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
25
SE
20
ESE
5
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crossglasscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:31PM
0.14
1:40AM
0.60
1:07PM
0.17
2:09AM
0.62
1:42PM
0.21
2:37AM
0.63
2:19PM
0.25
3:03AM
0.62
2:59PM
0.30
3:28AM
0.58
3:42PM
0.35
3:53AM
0.53
4:29PM
0.40
4:16AM
0.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:17AM
0.07
5:33PM
-0.05
8:25AM
0.06
6:13PM
-0.08
8:37AM
0.05
6:52PM
-0.09
8:53AM
0.04
7:30PM
-0.08
9:11AM
0.02
8:10PM
-0.05
9:31AM
0.00
8:53PM
-0.01
9:53AM
-0.02
9:41PM
0.05
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise7:09--7:09--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:05--
Sunset-6:32--6:34--6:35--6:35--6:36--6:36--6:37-
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
-1-221222--221---2123
Temp. °C222321222321232221222221222221222422232221
Feels °C (?)212220212220222019192019192019202624222120
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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 12 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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