Kauai weather forecast and surf report for Thursday, January 9th, 2025.

KAUAI 7-DAY FORECAST

LIHUE AIRPORT, KAUAI
UPDATED WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8, 2025, 6:10PM
RADAR (NWS)

Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a northeast wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East northeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday: Scattered showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Breezy, with an east northeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday: Scattered showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East northeast wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday: Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday: Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

KAUAI SURF REPORT

HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES

An extra-large west-northwest (320 degrees) swell is at its peak, producing dangerously large surf along exposed north and west facing shores. A High Surf Warning remains posted for most north and west facing shores. Surf heights will likely fall below High Surf Warning levels Thursday night, and below High Surf Advisory heights by Saturday. A new, moderate northwest swell is possible Sunday.

North Facing:  25-35 AM  |  20-25 PM
West Facing:  18-24 AM  |  15-20 PM
South Facing:  1-3 AM  |  1-3 PM
East Facing:  3-5 AM  |  3-5 PM

(Surf heights in feet from trough to crest. Surf heights can vary significantly from beach to beach. Surf larger than the upper end of the range provided in the forecast will occur periodically, sometimes up to a few hours apart. Expect to encounter rip currents in or near the surf zone, with rip current strength increasing with surf size. Swimmers are urged to exercise caution at all times and enter the water near a lifeguard.)

HIGH SURF WARNING

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
356 PM HST Wed Jan 8 2025

…HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI
NIIHAU OAHU MOLOKAI AND FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI AND FOR
WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND UNTIL 6 PM HST THURSDAY…

An extra-large west-northwest (320 degrees) swell is at its
peak, producing dangerously large surf along exposed north and
west facing shores. The swell will begin a steady deline tonight
that will continue through Thursday and the remainder of the week.

HIZ001-003-006-007-017-029-037-039-040-045-047-091500-
/O.CON.PHFO.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250110T0400Z/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-
Maui Windward West-Kauai North-Molokai Windward-Molokai North-
Molokai West-Maui Central Valley North-Windward Haleakala-
356 PM HST Wed Jan 8 2025

…HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Dangerously large surf of 25 to 40 feet along north
facing shores this evening falling to 20 to 50 ft on Thursday.
Dangerously large surf of 20 to 30 feet along west facing shores
this evening falling to 15 to 25 feet on Thursday.

* WHERE…North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu,
and Molokai, and north facing shores of Maui.

* WHEN…Until 6 PM HST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Very High…Expect ocean water surging and sweeping
across beaches, coastal benches, and lava flows creating the
potential for impacts to coastal properties and
infrastructure, including roadways. Powerful longshore and rip
currents will be present at most beaches. Large breaking waves
and strong currents may impact harbor entrances and channels
causing challenging boat handling.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Stay away from the shoreline along the affected coasts. Be
prepared for road closures. Postpone entering or leaving channels
affected by the high surf until the surf subsides.

SOURCE: National Weather Service (Weather.gov)

Firefighters Knock Down Anahola Brush Fire

Kauai Fire Department firefighters knocked down a brush fire in Anahola near Ehukai Road on January 7th, reports the County of Kauai. Fewer than ten acres were affected. Fortunately, the fire moved along the coastline away from homes.

Message From Kauai Magazine Regarding California Wildfires

Dear Friends and Readers,

At Kauai Magazine, we are deeply concerned about the devastating wildfires currently affecting Southern California. The fires have caused unimaginable destruction, displacing countless families and communities. As many of you know, Southern California holds a special place in the hearts of many here on Kauai, with numerous residents having ties to both regions.

Kauai and Southern California share more than just a love for the sun and the ocean – we share an enduring sense of community. Many of us have friends and loved ones in both places, and we are thinking of all those whose lives are being impacted by these fires. Our thoughts are with the brave firefighters, emergency responders, and volunteers working tirelessly to protect lives and homes.

We remain hopeful that the fires will soon be contained and that those impacted will find the strength to rebuild. Kauai’s spirit of aloha extends to everyone in Southern California who calls this place home – and we know that, just like on our island, the spirit of community will help guide them through this difficult time.

With warmest regards,
The Kauai Magazine Team