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Waimea Rivermouth Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Kaua'i (25 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
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Waimea Rivermouth surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
24.5° 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 17th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 16th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimea Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | SSW 14 | E 8 | E 6 | E 8 | |
191 | 220 | 193 | 285 | 225 | 183 | 181 | 163 | 142 | 149 | 208 | 44 | 195 | 270 | 14 | 196 | 326 | 165 | 257 | 236 | 247 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:29PM0.36m | 00:34AM0.30m | 2:09PM0.44m | 1:13AM0.26m | 2:49PM0.52m | 1:53AM0.22m | 3:31PM0.58m | 2:34AM0.18m | 4:16PM0.61m | 3:17AM0.15m | 5:03PM0.62m | 4:04AM0.12m | 5:53PM0.61m | 4:59AM0.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:23PM0.13m | 7:10AM-0.05m | 8:29PM0.12m | 7:38AM-0.09m | 9:31PM0.10m | 8:09AM-0.12m | 10:32PM0.09m | 8:43AM-0.14m | 11:34PM0.08m | 9:21AM-0.14m | 00:40AM0.08m | 10:02AM-0.13m | 1:53AM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | SE 9 | NNE 6 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SSW 15 | SSE 11 | NE 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NNE 6 |
 kJ | 42 | 125 | 76 | 46 | 30 | 306 | 614 | 671 | 494 | 282 | 202 | 57 | 45 | 37 | 27 | 196 | 101 | 33 | 160 | 107 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SSE 10 | NNW 10 | SSE 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NE 6 | SE 7 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 104 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 50 | 62 | 67 | 50 | 49 | 67 | 56 | 97 | 57 | 68 | 69 | 79 | 174 | 165 | 19 | 29 | 102 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNE 6 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNW 10 | SE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | SE 7 | SSW 19 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 37 | 37 | 50 | 40 | 39 | 25 | 55 | 58 | 23 | 34 | 32 | 44 | 35 | 71 | 14 | 26 | 15 | 25 | 146 | 87 | 69 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 8 |
| kJ | 191 | 220 | 193 | 285 | 225 | 183 | 181 | 163 | 142 | 149 | 208 | 324 | 195 | 270 | 316 | 169 | 326 | 246 | 257 | 236 | 247 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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