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Disappearing Sands Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Big Island (60 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
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Disappearing Sands surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Disappearing Sands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Disappearing Sands sea temperature is
26.1° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Disappearing Sands this week:
The surf forecast for Disappearing Sands over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Disappearing Sands in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 12th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 15th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 18th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Disappearing Sands over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | SW 16 | NW 12 | SW 14 | N 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | |
39 | 70 | 41 | 18 | 16 | 67 | 107 | 155 | 138 | 124 | 69 | 103 | 24 | 95 | 135 | 196 | 183 | 251 | 125 | 236 | 160 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 00:36AM0.54m | 1:57PM0.72m | 1:23AM0.49m | 2:36PM0.82m | 2:09AM0.44m | 3:17PM0.89m | 2:54AM0.40m | 4:01PM0.93m | 3:40AM0.35m | 4:47PM0.94m | 4:28AM0.32m | 5:35PM0.92m | 5:22AM0.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:14PM0.27m | 7:01AM0.05m | 8:17PM0.23m | 7:31AM0.02m | 9:15PM0.19m | 8:04AM-0.01m | 10:11PM0.16m | 8:40AM-0.03m | 11:06PM0.14m | 9:18AM-0.03m | 00:03AM0.14m | 10:00AM-0.01m | 1:02AM0.15m | 10:44AM0.03m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 |
 | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | 6:52 |
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Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 |
26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | N 6 | SW 14 | SE 5 | SSE 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NNE 6 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 17 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 107 | 155 | 138 | 124 | 24 | 103 | 14 | 40 | 135 | 196 | 183 | 193 | 125 | 45 | 160 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSE 4 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 10 | N 7 | S 12 | SSE 11 | N 7 | SSE 10 | NNE 7 | N 7 | SSW 17 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSW 19 | N 6 | SSW 14 | N 5 |
| kJ | 75 | 70 | 4 | 31 | 54 | 38 | 22 | 98 | 40 | 24 | 62 | 16 | 24 | 95 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 251 | 19 | 236 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | SE 9 | SSW 14 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | NW 16 | SSE 10 | NNE 7 | SSE 5 | SW 16 | NW 12 | NW 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SSW 21 | N 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 39 | 20 | 41 | 15 | 4 | 67 | 38 | 15 | 9 | 124 | 69 | 43 | 52 | 40 | 72 | 180 | 15 | 56 | 36 | 31 | 44 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 2 | — | — | SSE 5 | NW 2 | — | N 7 | SE 10 | N 3 | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | NW 9 | SSE 10 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 14 | 90 | 5 | — | — | — | 82 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 36 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 0 | 123 | 0 | 23 | 95 | 15 | 0 | 99 | 95 | 0 | 99 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 50 | 94 | 99 | 99 | 0 | 99 |
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Information about the Disappearing Sands Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Disappearing Sands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Disappearing Sands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Disappearing Sands 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 (Disappearing Sands) 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 Disappearing Sands 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.
Disappearing Sands is 94 km (58 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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