Kawela Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at Kawela
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
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| 12:00 AM | POOR | 0.4ft | 14s | SW | 10kt | ENE | 13kt | 21°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | POOR | 0.4ft | 14s | SW | 9kt | ENE | 12kt | 21°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | POOR | 0.4ft | 14s | SW | 8kt | ENE | 12kt | 21°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | POOR | 0.4ft | 14s | SW | 8kt | ENE | 12kt | 21°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | POOR | 0.4ft | 14s | SW | 8kt | ENE | 13kt | 21°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | POOR | 0.4ft | 14s | SW | 9kt | ENE | 13kt | 21°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | POOR | 0.4ft | 15s | SW | 7kt | ENE | 11kt | 21°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | POOR | 0.4ft | 16s | SW | 6kt | ENE | 9kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | FAIR | 0.4ft | 17s | SW | 5kt | ENE | 8kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | FAIR | 0.4ft | 17s | SW | 6kt | ENE | 8kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | FAIR | 0.4ft | 17s | SW | 8kt | ENE | 9kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | POOR | 0.4ft | 17s | SW | 9kt | ENE | 10kt | 24°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | POOR | 0.4ft | 17s | SW | 10kt | ENE | 11kt | 24°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | POOR | 0.4ft | 17s | SW | 12kt | ENE | 11kt | 24°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | POOR | 0.4ft | 17s | SW | 13kt | ENE | 12kt | 24°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | POOR | 0.4ft | 17s | SW | 13kt | ENE | 13kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | POOR | 0.4ft | 17s | SW | 13kt | ENE | 14kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | POOR | 0.4ft | 17s | SW | 13kt | ENE | 14kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0.1mm |
| 6:00 PM | POOR | 0.4ft | 16s | SW | 12kt | ENE | 14kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0.1mm |
| 7:00 PM | POOR | 0.4ft | 16s | SW | 11kt | ENE | 14kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0.1mm |
| 8:00 PM | POOR | 0.4ft | 16s | SW | 11kt | ENE | 14kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0.1mm |
| 9:00 PM | POOR | 0.4ft | 16s | SW | 10kt | ENE | 13kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0.1mm |
| 10:00 PM | POOR | 0.5ft | 16s | SW | 10kt | ENE | 13kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | POOR | 0.5ft | 16s | SW | 10kt | ENE | 12kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Kawela in Molokai is an exposed reef break with unreliable surf, lacking a distinct seasonal pattern. When it does break, conditions are best when a south-southeast swell pairs with offshore winds from the north, producing clean right-handers over the reef. Despite its inconsistency, the spot can draw a crowd when it’s working. Hazards include sharp rocks, strong rips, urchins, and sharks, making caution essential. While not the most dependable location, May tends to offer the best chance for clean, surfable waves.
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
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