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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 16 Apr 2025 HST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kolekole this week:
The surf forecast for Kolekole over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kolekole in the next 12 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 20th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 20th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kolekole over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 339 | 229 | 168 | 155 | 253 | 414 | 309 | 269 | 186 | 196 | 244 | 189 | 186 | 149 | 130 | 138 | 119 | 140 | 242 | 238 | 201 | 188 | 120 | 100 | 122 | 216 | 275 | 237 | 161 | 165 | 188 | 176 | 212 | 223 | 304 | 304 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:19PM 0.88 | 3:50AM 0.53 | 6:07PM 0.84 | 3:50AM 0.49 | 7:11PM 0.80 | 8:34PM 0.79 | 9:53PM 0.81 | 10:18AM 0.41 | 10:52PM 0.84 | 11:38AM 0.51 | 11:37PM 0.87 | 12:27PM 0.64 | 12:17AM 0.87 | 1:10PM 0.78 | 12:53AM 0.84 | 1:51PM 0.90 | 1:29AM 0.80 | 2:33PM 1.01 | 2:04AM 0.74 | 3:15PM 1.07 | 2:38AM 0.67 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:56PM 0.44 | 10:22AM 0.14 | 1:12AM 0.47 | 10:53AM 0.17 | 11:36AM 0.22 | 12:54PM 0.28 | 6:08AM 0.35 | 3:03PM 0.32 | 6:13AM 0.29 | 4:44PM 0.31 | 6:31AM 0.22 | 5:56PM 0.29 | 6:53AM 0.14 | 6:57PM 0.28 | 7:19AM 0.07 | 7:52PM 0.27 | 7:48AM 0.02 | 8:45PM 0.27 | 8:18AM -0.02 | 9:38PM 0.29 | 8:51AM -0.04 | |||||||||||||||
Wed 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Mon 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 |
| Sunset | 6:37 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 3 | 3 | - | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | 3 | 4 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Kolekole Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kolekole provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kolekole can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kolekole 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 (Kolekole) 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 Kolekole 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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