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Apua Point surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 25 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
25.4° 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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 2nd May) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
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 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 16 | ESE 8 | SW 15 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | |
67 | 50 | 57 | 109 | 74 | 89 | 102 | 147 | 167 | 127 | 375 | 154 | 99 | 142 | 259 | 266 | 339 | 316 | 373 | 456 | 326 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 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 | 3:13PM0.96m | 2:53AM0.62m | 3:44PM0.98m | 3:22AM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:24AM0.07m | 9:39PM0.24m | 8:49AM0.06m | 10:17PM0.24m | 9:14AM0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 |
 | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | 6:43 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 |
23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | SSE 11 | ESE 7 | E 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | S 16 | S 16 | ENE 8 | S 15 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 67 | 50 | 25 | 21 | 74 | 89 | 102 | 147 | 12 | 114 | 276 | 56 | 62 | 142 | 81 | 46 | 238 | 67 | 86 | 341 | 72 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 14 | NE 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 12 | S 15 | SSW 17 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 45 | 24 | 14 | 54 | 46 | 28 | 27 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 110 | 59 | 31 | 94 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | S 11 | SW 14 | S 10 | NNE 9 | SSE 11 | NE 8 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | NNE 10 | S 18 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | NE 9 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 64 | 25 | 54 | 9 | 31 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 17 | 9 | 25 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 51 | 62 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 3 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 117 | 3 | 57 | 109 | 169 | 91 | 62 | 59 | 167 | 127 | 375 | 154 | 99 | 110 | 259 | 266 | 339 | 316 | 373 | 456 | 326 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 0 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 89 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 56 | 89 | 56 | 56 | 107 | 56 | 56 |
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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.
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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