Waikokos surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 25 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
24.3° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s 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 12 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) 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 0.1m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 26th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 26th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 2nd Mar)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
0
2
3
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.1
NNE
1
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.6
WNW
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
1.2
NW
1.2
NW
1.5
NW
1.4
NW
1.3
NW
1.5
NW
1.3
NW
1.3
NW
1.1
NW
1.6
E
1.6
E
Period(s) (?)1211121211111015141312111312121212111177
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)694486461311226183157146529424396357732561503593486398263250264
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
SSE
10
E
10
ESE
15
SE
20
ESE
10
E
5
SE
5
NNW
10
ESE
5
ESE
15
E
15
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
10
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrossglasscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:37PM
0.62
11:02AM
0.11
12:28AM
0.65
12:11PM
0.16
1:11AM
0.66
1:01PM
0.22
1:48AM
0.66
1:44PM
0.27
2:21AM
0.62
2:25PM
0.33
2:50AM
0.57
3:05PM
0.38
3:16AM
0.51
3:45PM
0.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:19AM
0.06
4:07PM
-0.05
7:32AM
0.05
5:12PM
-0.07
7:50AM
0.03
6:06PM
-0.09
8:09AM
0.02
6:54PM
-0.08
8:29AM
0.00
7:38PM
-0.05
8:47AM
-0.01
8:21PM
-0.02
9:06AM
-0.02
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
Sunrise-7:01--7:00--7:00--6:58--6:58--6:56--6:56-
Sunset--6:39--6:39--6:40--6:40--6:42--6:42--6:43
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
heavy rain
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------44-17172116-
Temp. °C192122202323212324222220202223212122212323
Feels °C (?)171920192324212223232422222323212123212322
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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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