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Waikokos surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 15 May 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
24.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waikokos this week:
The surf forecast for Waikokos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waikokos in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 16th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 16th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 22nd May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
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 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | |
299 | 441 | 302 | 310 | 428 | 280 | 280 | 280 | 309 | 302 | 318 | 251 | 212 | 272 | 302 | 306 | 563 | 509 | 449 | 703 | 621 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:23PM0.72m | 1:26AM0.22m | 3:08PM0.76m | 2:09AM0.18m | 3:55PM0.78m | 2:56AM0.15m | 4:45PM0.76m | 3:51AM0.13m | 5:37PM0.73m | 5:03AM0.12m | 6:32PM0.67m | 6:37AM0.13m | 7:28PM0.62m | 8:25AM0.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:52PM0.09m | 7:03AM-0.14m | 9:54PM0.08m | 7:41AM-0.14m | 11:00PM0.08m | 8:22AM-0.13m | 00:13AM0.08m | 9:06AM-0.10m | 1:25AM0.07m | 9:55AM-0.05m | 2:25AM0.06m | 10:54AM0.02m | 3:09AM0.04m | 12:15PM0.09m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 |
 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:13 | — | 7:13 |
2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NW 10 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NNW 10 | ENE 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | E 8 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 10 |
 kJ | 203 | 273 | 302 | 85 | 301 | 280 | 35 | 280 | 39 | 36 | 318 | 52 | 90 | 80 | 95 | 65 | 40 | 38 | 22 | 23 | 42 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SSW 15 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | SE 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | SSW 14 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | SSW 14 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 11 | SSW 15 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 232 | 145 | 94 | 22 | 68 | 65 | 23 | 21 | 7 | 19 | 58 | 29 | 35 | 29 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 21 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | N 6 | NNW 13 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SE 11 | NNW 16 | SE 10 | SSW 14 | NNW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 14 |
| kJ | 67 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 21 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | ENE 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 299 | 441 | — | 310 | 428 | — | 280 | — | 309 | 302 | — | 251 | 212 | 272 | 302 | 306 | 563 | 509 | 449 | 703 | 621 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 34 | 28 | 28 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 |
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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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