Omao, Hawaii — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Omao, Kauai County.
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Omao unfolds along the verdant slopes of Kauai, a place where the emerald embrace of the mountains spills down towards the distant, shimmering Pacific. It lies 99.8 miles west-north-west of Mililani Town, HI (from Mililani Town, HI: bearing 289°T), and is situated 8.1 miles west-south-west of Lihue. Here, the air itself feels thick with the scent of damp earth and the sweet perfume of unseen blossoms, a constant, gentle exhalation from the surrounding rainforest. The terrain is a study in subtle gradients, a landscape sculpted by ages of rainfall, where narrow, winding lanes snake between ancient banyan trees and the occasional weathered dwelling. Sunlight, when it pierces the dense canopy, descends in shafts of luminous gold, illuminating the vibrant greens and deep browns of the undergrowth, and lending a quiet, almost mystical quality to the afternoon. The history of Omao is intrinsically linked to the rich volcanic soil that defines its character and has sustained generations. Once a significant center for sugar cane cultivation, the echoes of that era can still be felt in the hushed quietude that now prevails, a stark contrast to the bustling industry of the past. Local life here moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace, a rhythm dictated less by clocks and more by the slow, persistent cycles of nature. The economy, while diversified, still retains a deep connection to the land, with small farms producing an abundance of tropical fruits and vegetables, their bounty often found at roadside stands, a simple yet vital testament to the enduring spirit of Omao.
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| Location | Omao, Kauai County, Hawaii |
| Coordinates | 21.9236°N, 159.4814°W |
| Timezone | Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 96756 |
| Area Code | 808 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Omao, Hawaii, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Omao includes coordinates 21.923600°N, 159.481400°W, situated in Kauai County. ZIP code 96756. Telephone area code: 808. Timezone: Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.