Waimea Rivermouth surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 19 Apr 2026 HST
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Waimea Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waimea Rivermouth sea temperature is
24.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waimea Rivermouth this week:

The surf forecast for Waimea Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waimea Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 19th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 21st Apr)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 23rd Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimea Rivermouth over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
2
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.7
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.4
SE
0.6
WNW
0.6
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)13131413131616151414131313151313512131315
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)545962525312117621020318417312580155005000106
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
5
NNW
15
E
5
S
5
S
5
SSE
10
S
10
W
5
NNE
5
SSE
0
N
5
ENE
5
ENE
5
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassonglassoncrossglasscross-
on
glassglassglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:03PM
0.55
4:53AM
0.13
7:00PM
0.53
5:36AM
0.10
8:04PM
0.50
7:10AM
0.07
9:14PM
0.48
9:32AM
0.08
10:24PM
0.45
11:26AM
0.13
11:25PM
0.43
12:34PM
0.20
12:16AM
0.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:26AM
-0.12
1:36AM
0.10
11:03AM
-0.10
3:34AM
0.09
11:47AM
-0.07
5:18AM 12:43PM
0.07 -0.02
6:03AM
0.05
2:10PM
0.03
6:33AM
0.03
4:06PM
0.06
6:57AM
0.01
5:41PM
0.08
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunrise6:15--6:15--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:11--
Sunset-6:59--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:01-
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-1--2--1-------------
Temp. °C252524252524252524242424252424252524252524
Feels °C (?)262826282827272727262827282726262626262625
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Information about the Waimea Rivermouth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Waimea Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Waimea Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waimea Rivermouth 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 (Waimea Rivermouth) 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 Waimea Rivermouth 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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