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Banyans Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Big Island (60 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
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Banyans surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 20 Mar 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Banyans surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Banyans sea temperature is
25.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Banyans this week:
The surf forecast for Banyans over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banyans in the next 16 days are 0.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 13s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 20th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banyans over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 20 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
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 kJ (?) | 98 | 78 | 175 | 82 | 152 | 148 | 147 | 140 | 134 | 99 | 98 | 59 | 52 | 35 | 28 | 44 | 43 | 17 | 27 | 34 | 30 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:14PM 0.76 | 4:56AM 0.52 | 5:59PM 0.77 | 5:28AM 0.45 | 6:51PM 0.77 | 6:01AM 0.37 | 7:54PM 0.74 | 6:39AM 0.30 | 9:13PM 0.72 | 8:27AM 0.25 | 10:40PM 0.71 | 11:28AM 0.27 | 11:54PM 0.72 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:34AM 0.03 | 11:34PM 0.18 | 11:01AM 0.03 | 12:33AM 0.22 | 11:31AM 0.04 | 1:49AM 0.26 | 12:05PM 0.07 | 3:43AM 0.28 | 12:49PM 0.11 | 6:10AM 1:58PM 0.24 0.16 | 7:03AM 0.20 | 3:53PM 0.19 | |||||||||
Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:36 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2 | 7 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
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Information about the Banyans Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Banyans provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Banyans can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Banyans 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 (Banyans) 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 Banyans 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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