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Waikokos surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 22 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
25.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waikokos in the next 16 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waikokos over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wed 29 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNE 12 | NNE 11 | W 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 14 | NW 13 | |
330 | 222 | 272 | 187 | 173 | 150 | 125 | 257 | 290 | 336 | 259 | 219 | 169 | 126 | 142 | 125 | 173 | 208 | 141 | 363 | 364 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:06PM0.59m | 8:24AM0.10m | 9:16PM0.56m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:23AM0.05m | 12:30PM0.03m | 4:53AM0.03m | 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 | |||||||
 |  | | |  | |  | | | |  | |  | |  |  | | | | | | |
 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
 | 7:00 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 15 | 1 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 |
26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNW 11 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 14 | NW 13 |
 kJ | 330 | 222 | 216 | 154 | 133 | 141 | 125 | 257 | 277 | 235 | 181 | 219 | 126 | 126 | 142 | 125 | 125 | 208 | 141 | 363 | 364 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | W 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SSW 14 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NE 8 | NNW 15 | NE 7 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 260 | 180 | 272 | 187 | 173 | 150 | 102 | 128 | 290 | 336 | 259 | 20 | 169 | 115 | 104 | 82 | 48 | 10 | 84 | 79 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | WNW 16 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 13 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SW 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 171 | 201 | 140 | 60 | 29 | 101 | 108 | 120 | 57 | 19 | 16 | 6 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 4 | E 8 | E 4 | E 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 39 | 5 | 29 | 10 | 11 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 164 | — | — | — | — | 173 | 121 | 113 | 77 | 139 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 28 | 33 | 28 | 1 | 37 | 1 | 37 | 33 | 1 | 28 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 146 | 28 | 34 |
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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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