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Wailua/Horners Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Kaua'i (25 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
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Wailua/Horners surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Wailua/Horners surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wailua/Horners sea temperature is
24.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wailua/Horners this week:
The surf forecast for Wailua/Horners over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wailua/Horners in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 11s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 17th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 17th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 21st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wailua/Horners over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thu 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | |
613 | 367 | 299 | 435 | 392 | 341 | 309 | 349 | 309 | 277 | 349 | 343 | 364 | 323 | 287 | 320 | 453 | 570 | 807 | 614 | 614 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 00:57AM0.47m | 2:50PM0.83m | 1:34AM0.43m | 3:34PM0.87m | 2:11AM0.40m | 4:21PM0.88m | 2:47AM0.37m | 5:11PM0.86m | 3:26AM0.34m | 6:03PM0.82m | 4:15AM0.31m | 6:58PM0.77m | 5:43AM0.29m | 7:52PM0.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:30PM0.31m | 7:23AM-0.00m | 9:30PM0.31m | 7:58AM-0.03m | 10:30PM0.30m | 8:35AM-0.04m | 11:32PM0.31m | 9:16AM-0.02m | 00:42AM0.31m | 9:58AM0.01m | 2:01AM0.30m | 10:43AM0.07m | 3:14AM0.28m | 11:34AM0.15m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
 | 7:08 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:12 |
10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | NW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 265 | 341 | 79 | 435 | 392 | 341 | 309 | 349 | 309 | 277 | 349 | 25 | 59 | 172 | 123 | 68 | 58 | 58 | 33 | 87 | 85 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | NNW 10 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 613 | 367 | 232 | 145 | 94 | 108 | 68 | 69 | 78 | 29 | 19 | 63 | 35 | 53 | 63 | 33 | 69 | 66 | 100 | 38 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 12 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 43 | 41 | 55 | 65 | 35 | 42 | 39 | 12 | 24 | 23 | 35 | 74 | 22 | 13 | 34 | 37 | 34 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 299 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 343 | 364 | 323 | 287 | 320 | 453 | 570 | 807 | 614 | 614 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 24 | 47 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 35 | 24 | 35 | 35 | 24 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 24 | 35 | 41 | 36 | 41 |
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Information about the Wailua/Horners Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wailua/Horners provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wailua/Horners can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wailua/Horners 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 (Wailua/Horners) 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 Wailua/Horners 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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