Banyans surf break

Banyans surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 04 May 2026 HST
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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
25.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Banyans in the next 16 days are 0.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 16s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 5th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 6th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
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
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
NW
12
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
NW
11
0.5
SSW
16
0.3
NW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
NW
14
0.6
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.5
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
27
61
51
60
61
40
144
42
121
118
109
53
71
47
59
30
17
34
70
22
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
5
SW
10
WSW
10
WNW
5
WSW
10
W
10
NW
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
W
5
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
WNW
10
SSW
10
NW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
NNW
10
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
5:48PM0.76m
5:15AM0.30m
6:30PM0.73m
5:55AM0.28m
7:18PM0.70m
7:01AM0.26m
8:11PM0.67m
9:02AM0.26m
9:08PM0.65m
10:58AM0.32m
10:04PM0.63m
12:00PM0.40m
10:58PM0.61m
12:42PM0.50m
Low Tide
1:13AM0.21m
10:43AM0.11m
2:17AM0.23m
11:14AM0.14m
3:30AM0.22m
11:52AM0.18m
4:32AM0.21m
12:47PM0.23m
5:13AM0.18m
2:29PM0.28m
5:42AM0.15m
4:26PM0.31m
6:07AM0.12m
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
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6:47
6:47
6:47
6:49
6:49
6:49
6:50
6:50
1
Temp °C
26
25
25
25
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
25
26
24
25
25
25
25
25
24
26
28
27
27
27
29
28
28
28
28
27
28
27
29
27
27
27
28
25
26
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.5
S
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
NW
14
0.6
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.5
NW
12
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SSW
18
Energy kJ
87
52
51
49
31
30
131
144
109
121
118
109
53
71
71
107
66
58
26
53
102
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NW
10
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
0.4
NW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NW
10
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
NW
12
Energy kJ
30
27
48
28
60
61
40
15
108
106
99
151
90
129
47
59
30
17
34
70
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
NW
13
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
NW
16
0.4
NW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
12
0.1
S
9
0.1
SW
15
0.2
SSW
3
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
10
Energy kJ
36
27
61
51
25
24
21
73
42
80
63
34
62
29
2
8
1
17
23
30
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
5
0.3
SSW
2
0.3
WNW
2
0.3
NW
3
0.3
NW
3
0.3
NW
3
Energy kJ
3
1
1
1
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
95
2
99
79
0
95
79
0
120
121
3
95
17
2
79
121
79
121
17
2
21
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
4
4
4
3
2
4
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
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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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