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Kohala Lighthouse surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 28 Apr 2025 HST
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Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kohala Lighthouse sea temperature is
25.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kohala Lighthouse this week:

The surf forecast for Kohala Lighthouse over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kohala Lighthouse in the next 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 28) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 29th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 29th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 4th May)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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

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Mon
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Sat
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ENE
0.8
E
1
E
1
E
0.9
E
1.2
E
1.4
ENE
1.4
E
0.6
NNW
0.7
NNW
1.3
E
1.7
E
2.2
ENE
1.5
E
2.3
ENE
2.5
ENE
1.8
E
2.1
E
2.5
ENE
1.9
E
2.2
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.8
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.9
ENE
2.2
ENE
2.4
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
E
2.2
ENE
1.8
ENE
2
ENE
Period(s) (?)78888888161686667777787788788888888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3774124120102187270260181220224183351176461577295478639430487445350327482446428520429540623355308557378452
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
15
E
5
ESE
25
E
20
E
25
ENE
25
E
20
E
30
ENE
30
E
35
E
35
E
35
ENE
40
E
35
E
35
E
30
E
35
E
35
E
40
E
40
ENE
35
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
40
E
35
E
40
ENE
40
E
35
ENE
40
E
40
E
45
ENE
40
ENE
40
E
45
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrossglasscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:11PM
0.97
3:14AM
0.46
4:59PM
0.96
3:44AM
0.40
5:52PM
0.91
4:11AM
0.35
6:51PM
0.85
8:00PM
0.80
7:15AM
0.28
9:11PM
0.75
10:44AM
0.33
10:14PM
0.72
11:55AM
0.42
11:04PM
0.69
12:35PM
0.52
11:43PM
0.65
1:07PM
0.60
12:16AM
0.62
1:35PM
0.69
12:46AM
0.58
2:03PM
0.76
1:14AM
0.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:00PM
0.29
9:23AM
-0.02
12:08AM
0.32
9:58AM
0.02
1:38AM
0.33
10:35AM
0.07
11:17AM
0.15
5:28AM 12:14PM
0.28 0.23
5:41AM
0.25
2:07PM
0.31
5:59AM
0.22
4:11PM
0.34
6:17AM
0.20
5:37PM
0.35
6:33AM
0.17
6:40PM
0.34
6:50AM
0.14
7:32PM
0.33
7:07AM
0.12
8:18PM
0.32
7:26AM
0.10
Mon
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Sat
10
Sunrise--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:48--5:48
Sunset6:45--6:45--6:45--6:46--6:46--6:46--6:47--6:47--6:49--6:49--6:49--6:50--
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Rain (mm)
31-4--------------------------------
Temp. °C242424242424242424242424242324242324242424242424242424242424242324242424
Feels °C (?)262427252223222322222120201920201920202119192121202020202020191919201919

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the E by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

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Information about the Kohala Lighthouse Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kohala Lighthouse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kohala Lighthouse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kohala Lighthouse 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 (Kohala Lighthouse) 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 Kohala Lighthouse 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.

Kohala Lighthouse is 87 km (54 miles) from Kihei. If you plan a vacation in Big Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kihei. Kihei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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