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Apua Point surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 12 May 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
25.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Apua Point this week:
The surf forecast for Apua Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Apua Point in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) 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 1.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 16th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 16th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 16th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apua Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | |
320 | 283 | 346 | 388 | 377 | 555 | 439 | 403 | 516 | 443 | 454 | 443 | 509 | 254 | 258 | 277 | 405 | 347 | 386 | 347 | 298 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 00:24AM0.72m | 1:36PM0.88m | 1:09AM0.68m | 2:17PM0.99m | 1:52AM0.64m | 2:58PM1.07m | 2:36AM0.60m | 3:42PM1.12m | 3:20AM0.55m | 4:28PM1.13m | 4:06AM0.51m | 5:17PM1.10m | 4:55AM0.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:47PM0.32m | 6:50AM0.07m | 7:47PM0.28m | 7:22AM0.02m | 8:41PM0.24m | 7:57AM-0.02m | 9:34PM0.21m | 8:35AM-0.04m | 10:26PM0.20m | 9:14AM-0.05m | 11:20PM0.21m | 9:56AM-0.02m | 00:18AM0.23m | 10:41AM0.03m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 |
 | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | 6:50 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | E 8 | S 14 | S 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 116 | 283 | 93 | 55 | 377 | 432 | 439 | 403 | 386 | 443 | 454 | 443 | 509 | 254 | 258 | 277 | 405 | 128 | 75 | 126 | 118 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | S 15 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | ENE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSW 19 | SSE 10 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 21 | 104 | 12 | 35 | 53 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 46 | 42 | 151 | 176 | 206 | 82 | 10 | 74 | 9 | 59 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 18 | SE 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SE 16 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 21 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 31 | 67 | 104 | 40 | 130 | 131 | 20 | 37 | 51 | 10 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | NE 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 320 | — | 346 | 388 | — | 555 | — | 164 | 516 | — | — | — | 334 | 176 | — | — | — | 347 | 386 | 347 | 298 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 54 | 199 | 81 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 54 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 54 | 46 | 54 | 108 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
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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.
Apua Point is 52 km (32 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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