Apua Point surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 07 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
25.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) 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 1.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 7th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 7th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 12th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, moderate winds from the NE by Tue night).

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
9
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.6
E
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
7
1.3
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
290
212
212
181
164
185
207
199
298
282
180
190
343
383
277
341
234
255
291
276
186
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
5
NE
15
ESE
15
E
20
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
35
ENE
35
NE
25
NE
35
NE
35
NE
25
NE
40
ENE
40
NE
25
NE
35
ENE
40
NE
20
NE
35
NE
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
7:51PM0.80m
7:52AM0.38m
8:52PM0.78m
10:00AM0.42m
9:52PM0.77m
11:22AM0.51m
10:48PM0.76m
12:14PM0.63m
11:38PM0.74m
12:56PM0.76m
00:24AM0.72m
1:36PM0.88m
1:09AM0.68m
Low Tide
3:48AM0.32m
12:50PM0.28m
4:43AM0.29m
2:24PM0.34m
5:19AM0.24m
4:12PM0.37m
5:50AM0.19m
5:38PM0.35m
6:19AM0.13m
6:47PM0.32m
6:50AM0.07m
7:47PM0.28m
7:22AM0.02m
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
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5:48
5:48
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
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6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:46
6:46
6:47
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
28
26
25
25
25
26
26
24
25
26
25
25
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
24
26
27
26
26
25
23
22
22
21
22
22
21
22
20
21
20
20
21
20
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
0.5
S
15
1.2
ESE
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
1.1
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
0.4
SSW
18
1.5
E
8
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
15
1.4
E
8
0.5
S
14
0.4
S
13
1.6
E
7
1.3
ESE
8
Energy kJ
290
212
212
181
164
185
109
199
35
34
180
190
102
289
181
112
234
93
55
276
186
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
18
0.5
S
18
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.1
SE
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
S
12
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.5
S
15
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
S
13
0.3
S
12
Energy kJ
163
158
153
90
85
72
8
67
12
35
70
103
25
50
22
21
104
19
35
53
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.1
SE
16
0.4
NNW
9
0.1
SE
15
0.2
S
19
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.3
S
17
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SE
11
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
15
Energy kJ
70
37
58
34
30
10
29
8
27
17
15
15
23
52
9
42
20
6
12
21
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
7
0.2
N
3
0.1
NE
8
1.2
ESE
8
0.5
NNE
3
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
0.6
NNE
4
0.9
NE
7
1.6
E
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.9
NE
7
Energy kJ
13
1
3
207
6
298
282
9
82
343
383
277
341
255
291
6
79
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
64
5
56
54
54
56
210
57
56
56
64
56
93
90
199
81
54
56
56
93
551
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
2
4
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
4
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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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