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Apua Point surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 23 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
25.1° 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 Friday (Apr 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 24th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 24th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 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 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SW 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SW 14 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | |
65 | 63 | 51 | 82 | 67 | 44 | 80 | 83 | 71 | 26 | 63 | 77 | 97 | 114 | 95 | 110 | 91 | 84 | 113 | 110 | 198 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 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 | 2:42PM0.91m | 2:23AM0.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:01AM0.08m | 9:00PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — |
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Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | NNE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | NE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 |
 kJ | 65 | 63 | 51 | 19 | 67 | 44 | 30 | 39 | 71 | 26 | 29 | 77 | 97 | 114 | 95 | 110 | 91 | 84 | 56 | 37 | 89 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SSW 13 | NNE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 68 | 19 | 40 | 35 | 18 | 15 | 29 | 64 | 32 | 29 | 19 | 46 | 35 | 48 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | NNE 11 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SSW 11 | ESE 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 11 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 18 |
| kJ | 9 | 25 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 26 | 24 | 11 | 25 | 14 | 54 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | E 8 | NE 3 | NE 4 | E 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | ESE 7 | — | — | NE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | 6 | 82 | 5 | 21 | 80 | 83 | 1 | 2 | 63 | — | — | 110 | 73 | 49 | 61 | 71 | 113 | 110 | 198 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 64 | 59 | 64 | 59 | 0 | 56 | 56 | 0 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 197 | 56 | 54 | 239 | 56 | 56 | 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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