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Punaluu surf Forecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 18 Mar 2024 HST
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Punaluu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punaluu sea temperature is 24.2°C (Statistics for 18 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 24.4 °C max: 25.3 °C min: 23.4 °C)
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Punaluu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punaluu sea temperature is 24.2°C (Statistics for 18 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 24.4 °C max: 25.3 °C min: 23.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punaluu this week:

The surf forecast for Punaluu over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punaluu in the next 12 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 21st Mar)4ft (1.2m) 5s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 21st Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 26th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punaluu over the next 12 days.

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Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
30
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
0.4
SSW
1.2
E
0.5
S
1.1
E
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
1
E
1.4
ENE
1.5
E
1.4
ENE
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.8
E
1.7
E
1.8
E
2
E
1.8
E
1.4
ENE
1.8
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.9
E
2.1
E
2
E
2.1
E
1.9
E
1.8
ESE
2
E
2.1
E
2.1
E
2.1
E
2
E
2.1
E
2
E
1.7
E
1.7
E
Period(s) (?)6155155141466666666778888889999998888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)91777510962646866126165140217176243226297388378215448459517630586645562528600660601555520572546403403
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
30
E
30
E
20
ENE
20
E
25
ENE
15
NE
10
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
30
E
30
ENE
35
ENE
40
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
40
E
40
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
NE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
E
35
E
35
ENE
35
E
35
E
35
ENE
35
E
30
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:39AM
0.78
1:13PM
0.44
1:25AM
0.81
1:49PM
0.50
2:00AM
0.83
2:19PM
0.57
2:30AM
0.85
2:47PM
0.65
2:56AM
0.84
3:15PM
0.71
3:22AM
0.82
3:44PM
0.77
3:46AM
0.79
4:13PM
0.82
4:10AM
0.74
4:42PM
0.84
4:33AM
0.68
5:14PM
0.85
4:56AM
0.61
5:49PM
0.84
5:19AM
0.55
6:31PM
0.82
5:43AM
0.49
7:25PM
0.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:01AM
0.24
6:21PM
0.24
8:22AM
0.20
7:14PM
0.20
8:41AM
0.17
7:57PM
0.16
9:00AM
0.15
8:34PM
0.14
9:18AM
0.12
9:09PM
0.14
9:37AM
0.10
9:44PM
0.14
9:56AM
0.09
10:19PM
0.16
10:16AM
0.08
10:54PM
0.19
10:36AM
0.09
11:32PM
0.23
10:58AM
0.09
12:15AM
0.28
11:23AM
0.11
1:09AM
0.33
11:52AM
0.14
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
30
Sunrise-6:26--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:16-
Sunset--6:32--6:32--6:32--6:34--6:34--6:34--6:34--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:36
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222322222322222323222323222323222423222323232323222324232424232424232323
Feels °C (?)181917172020182320202019181818161918171919202021182021192020192020191920

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri morning, strong winds from the ENE by Sat night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Information about the Punaluu Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punaluu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Punaluu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punaluu 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 (Punaluu) 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 Punaluu 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.

Punaluu is 96 km (60 miles) from Hilo. If you plan a vacation in Big Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hilo. Hilo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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