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Apua Point surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Apua Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Apua Point sea temperature is
25.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Apua Point this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Apua Point in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apua Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | |
92 | 85 | 84 | 65 | 97 | 51 | 80 | 81 | 55 | 50 | 85 | 101 | 94 | 176 | 106 | 120 | 135 | 133 | 103 | 101 | 93 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 8:30PM0.88m | 8:48AM0.38m | 9:49PM0.84m | 10:59AM0.44m | 11:00PM0.82m | 12:12PM0.54m | 11:55PM0.80m | 1:00PM0.65m | 00:40AM0.78m | 1:37PM0.75m | 1:18AM0.74m | 2:11PM0.84m | 1:51AM0.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:30PM0.17m | 4:27AM0.30m | 1:51PM0.25m | 5:33AM0.25m | 3:45PM0.31m | 6:14AM0.21m | 5:23PM0.31m | 6:46AM0.16m | 6:35PM0.30m | 7:13AM0.13m | 7:30PM0.27m | 7:37AM0.10m | 8:17PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 11 | E 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NNE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
 kJ | 92 | 85 | 84 | 65 | 44 | 51 | 19 | 18 | 55 | 24 | 75 | 79 | 22 | 92 | 106 | 120 | 135 | 133 | 103 | 101 | 93 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | SSW 15 | NNE 10 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SW 15 | NE 7 | SW 14 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 161 | 131 | 79 | 68 | 21 | 40 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 54 | 14 | 31 | 28 | 39 | 75 | 70 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 14 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 26 | 29 | 39 | 25 | 9 | 54 | 9 | 28 | 27 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 3 | E 8 | NNE 3 | E 8 | ESE 8 | NE 4 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 97 | 4 | 80 | 81 | 24 | 50 | 85 | 101 | 94 | 176 | 12 | — | 86 | 125 | 135 | 75 | 91 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 56 | 54 | 56 | 64 | 59 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 54 |
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Information about the Apua Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Apua Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Apua Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Apua Point 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 (Apua Point) 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 Apua Point 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.
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