Apua Point surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 18 May 2026 HST
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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
26.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Apua Point this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Apua Point in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 21st May)7ft (2.2m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apua Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.5
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
2
E
9
2.2
E
9
2.2
ENE
9
2
E
9
2
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.5
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
302
439
339
347
400
307
330
617
725
692
617
576
588
434
394
402
361
418
394
402
272
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
20
NE
30
ENE
35
ENE
25
NE
35
NE
40
NE
30
NE
40
NE
40
NE
35
NE
40
NE
40
NE
30
NE
40
NE
35
NE
30
NE
40
NE
35
NE
30
NE
30
ENE
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
5:17PM1.10m
4:55AM0.47m
6:08PM1.05m
5:54AM0.44m
7:03PM0.98m
7:11AM0.43m
8:01PM0.91m
8:51AM0.45m
9:00PM0.83m
10:29AM0.52m
9:59PM0.77m
11:42AM0.62m
10:54PM0.70m
12:33PM0.72m
Low Tide
00:18AM0.23m
10:41AM0.03m
1:20AM0.24m
11:31AM0.10m
2:25AM0.25m
12:29PM0.19m
3:29AM0.23m
1:45PM0.29m
4:23AM0.21m
3:22PM0.36m
5:07AM0.18m
5:02PM0.39m
5:44AM0.16m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:49
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:51
6:51
6:52
6:52
1
Temp °C
26
25
27
27
25
26
25
24
25
26
24
25
26
24
25
26
24
24
26
24
26
24
23
25
25
23
23
21
21
21
21
19
20
20
19
20
20
21
20
20
21
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
10
1.6
E
8
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
1.7
E
8
1.5
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.6
S
17
0.6
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
1.5
E
8
0.6
S
13
Energy kJ
137
360
118
116
400
307
301
134
131
115
157
103
220
190
224
157
195
132
140
279
127
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.5
S
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
S
18
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
S
16
0.2
SSE
11
0.5
S
14
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
74
172
59
100
165
66
101
45
66
64
37
154
58
58
13
24
11
46
12
99
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
19
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
15
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
S
22
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
NNW
10
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
NNW
11
0.3
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.4
S
12
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
74
9
8
8
22
103
57
34
9
14
9
37
36
14
11
14
3
11
12
45
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.3
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
2
E
9
2.2
E
9
2.2
ENE
9
2
E
9
2
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.5
E
8
Energy kJ
302
439
339
347
216
241
330
617
725
692
617
576
588
434
394
402
361
418
394
402
272
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
4
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
107
54
199
199
56
56
56
56
56
89
81
89
89
81
99
107
56
56
56
56
56
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
4
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
4
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
4
8
7
5
5
4
5
4
5
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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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