Surf Forecasts:
Apua Point surf forecast from 7 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 20s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 20s period, SSW swell with 813 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with S swell.
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 Friday (Jun 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 20s |
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 Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed morning, light winds from the NE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
441 | 485 | 441 | 504 | 351 | 308 | 238 | 245 | 257 | 250 | 273 | 163 | 163 | 163 | 183 | 155 | 205 | 437 | 485 | 656 | 813 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:06AM0.50m | 8:38PM0.77m | 10:26AM0.59m | 9:31PM0.71m | 11:31AM0.70m | 10:30PM0.65m | 12:25PM0.82m | 11:31PM0.60m | 1:13PM0.94m | 00:31AM0.56m | 2:00PM1.03m | 1:27AM0.53m | 2:47PM1.11m | 2:21AM0.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:52PM0.36m | 3:53AM0.20m | 3:30PM0.41m | 4:34AM0.16m | 5:13PM0.41m | 5:15AM0.11m | 6:39PM0.38m | 5:58AM0.06m | 7:48PM0.32m | 6:42AM0.02m | 8:46PM0.27m | 7:28AM-0.02m | 9:39PM0.22m | ||||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 20 | E 8 | S 18 | S 17 | E 8 | S 15 | S 15 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 |
441 | 485 | 227 | 504 | 351 | 233 | 161 | 106 | 201 | 168 | 196 | 163 | 154 | 138 | 183 | 108 | 86 | 64 | 485 | 656 | 813 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 19 | E 9 | S 12 | S 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 24 | E 7 | S 13 | E 7 |
47 | 48 | 441 | 43 | 72 | 254 | 39 | 37 | 109 | 57 | 55 | 85 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 155 | 205 | 437 | 47 | 125 | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 9 | S 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 18 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 21 | S 12 | SSW 26 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 18 | S 12 |
35 | 35 | 51 | 44 | 28 | 68 | 40 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 19 | 106 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 44 | 132 | 97 | 127 | 30 | 109 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
238 | 232 | 137 | 186 | 226 | 308 | 238 | 245 | 257 | 250 | 273 | — | 163 | 163 | 134 | — | — | — | — | 62 | 66 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 56 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 197 | 56 | 56 | 5 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.
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.










