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Browns surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 03 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Browns surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Browns sea temperature is
25.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Browns this week:
The surf forecast for Browns 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 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Browns in the next 16 days are 0.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 7th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 7th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 8th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Browns over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 13 | NNE 5 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | N 8 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | |
26 | 0 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 37 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 35 | 47 | 61 | 53 | 37 | 34 | 31 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 5:08PM0.79m | 4:37AM0.32m | 5:46PM0.76m | 5:08AM0.30m | 6:29PM0.73m | 5:47AM0.27m | 7:17PM0.70m | 6:53AM0.25m | 8:10PM0.67m | 8:58AM0.26m | 9:06PM0.65m | 10:58AM0.31m | 10:02PM0.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:43AM0.07m | 00:20AM0.20m | 10:10AM0.08m | 1:13AM0.22m | 10:39AM0.10m | 2:19AM0.23m | 11:10AM0.13m | 3:34AM0.23m | 11:47AM0.17m | 4:36AM0.21m | 12:42PM0.23m | 5:14AM0.18m | 2:24PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — |
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Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NW 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNE 4 | NW 12 | NE 4 | NW 11 |
 kJ | 57 | 17 | 19 | 26 | 35 | 31 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 61 | 53 | 7 | 34 | 3 | 30 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NE 7 | SSW 14 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NE 7 | NW 11 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NW 15 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 8 | NW 12 | NE 4 | NW 11 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 26 | 12 | 20 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 37 | 22 | 19 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 33 | 6 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 31 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | ENE 8 | NW 12 | SSW 13 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | N 7 | N 6 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | N 8 | NNW 12 | NW 14 | NNE 3 | NE 9 | N 10 | N 10 | SSW 14 | N 9 |
| kJ | 17 | 6 | 22 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 47 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 90 | 25 | 90 | 90 | 25 | 90 | 86 | 25 | 93 | 86 | 42 | 86 | 90 | 21 | 86 | 90 | 25 | 95 | 54 | 54 |
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Information about the Browns Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Browns provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Browns can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Browns 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 (Browns) 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 Browns 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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