Surf spot

Waikokos

Forecast conditions and map view for Waikokos in USA, Hawaii, Kauai. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, Hawaii, Kauai
Coordinates: 22.2130, -159.5171

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.9	1	1.2	1.3	1.1	1.2	1	0.9	1.1	1.3	1.3
Wave direction	NE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	ENE	NE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	ENE	E	ENE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	6.8	6.9	7	7.1	7	7	7	7	7	7.2	7.3	7.4	7.3	7.2	7	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.6	6.7	7	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.5	6.2	6	6.3	6.7	6.8	6.7	6.7	5	5.1	6	6	5.5	5.3	5	4.7	6	5.2	5.8	6.9	7.3	7.3	7.7	7.2	7.1	7.7	7.2	7.9	8.1	7.3	6.9	7
Wave energy (kJ)	124	137	130	140	171	173	161	163	158	157	150	147	145	135	108	99	99	93	87	79	79	69	67	61	56	54	56	54	51	50	47	42	20	21	31	31	24	30	28	31	39	38	57	61	75	88	123	157	165	149	154	130	111	139	156	156
Wind speed (km/h)	9	8.9	8.9	10.7	10.2	10.1	9.4	8.4	8.7	7.6	6.3	11.3	11.2	9.7	9	8.8	8.9	9.3	8.2	11.5	13.3	13	11.6	10.7	10.6	9.3	10	11.9	15.1	14	10.9	9.2	9.2	10.7	12.7	14	14.5	13.4	11.9	11.5	11.2	11.6	12	13.6	13.4	12	10.9	10.1	10.5	10.8	11.5	13.7	15.1	13.8	12.9	13
Wind direction	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross	ESECross-on	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	ECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	ESECross-on	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	ESECross-on	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	ECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	ESECross-on	ESECross-on

Waikokos, Kauai, Hawaii is a lesser-known surf spot on Kauai’s north shore, offering a more secluded and rugged feel than the island’s famous breaks. It’s typically best for experienced surfers, as conditions can be powerful and the spot may be affected by reefs, currents, and changing ocean conditions.

What it’s like

Wave type: Reef break / shoreline-access surf
Best conditions: Usually works best with a solid north or northwest swell and favorable winds, often in the winter season
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced, depending on size and conditions
Crowd: Often lighter than major Kauai surf spots, though local awareness and respect are important

Environment

Kauai’s north shore is known for beautiful but exposed coastline, with dramatic scenery and strong surf. Waikokos likely has a more raw, natural setting, so entering the water can require careful attention to shorebreak, currents, and reef hazards.

Things to keep in mind

Check local surf reports before going
Be aware of strong currents and shallow reef
Respect local surfers and etiquette
Conditions can change quickly, especially during winter swells