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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 7 pm Monday 18 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
26.5° C
(Which is 1.3°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 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) 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 14s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 19th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 19th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 19th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Disappearing Sands over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | NNE 6 | SSW 15 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | |
228 | 180 | 239 | 213 | 154 | 102 | 203 | 50 | 172 | 64 | 46 | 50 | 58 | 33 | 55 | 72 | 54 | 90 | 49 | 38 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:22AM0.29m | 6:27PM0.88m | 6:27AM0.28m | 7:20PM0.82m | 7:53AM0.29m | 8:16PM0.75m | 9:37AM0.33m | 9:12PM0.68m | 11:07AM0.41m | 10:08PM0.61m | 12:10PM0.50m | 11:02PM0.55m | 12:56PM0.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:02AM0.15m | 10:44AM0.03m | 2:04AM0.15m | 11:33AM0.09m | 3:06AM0.15m | 12:32PM0.16m | 4:01AM0.14m | 1:51PM0.25m | 4:46AM0.13m | 3:36PM0.31m | 5:24AM0.11m | 5:23PM0.33m | 5:55AM0.10m | 6:51PM0.32m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
 | 6:52 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:55 |
5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | S 13 | S 13 |
 kJ | 228 | 180 | 239 | 213 | 154 | 34 | 41 | 50 | 48 | 64 | 46 | 50 | 45 | 33 | 55 | 72 | 54 | 90 | 49 | 125 | 127 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 5 | N 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 22 | 102 | 203 | 131 | 172 | 157 | 101 | 148 | 190 | 107 | 212 | 195 | 132 | 188 | 82 | 38 | 51 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 12 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 16 | SSE 11 | NNW 15 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | NW 11 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 14 | 35 | 15 | 15 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 66 | 17 | 8 | 57 | 93 | 58 | 131 | 47 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 20 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | NNW 2 | — | NW 10 | — | — | S 13 | WNW 3 | — | WSW 11 | — | NW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 3 | SSE 5 | WNW 2 | S 6 | N 5 | SSE 6 | SW 3 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 1 | — | 16 | — | — | 30 | 3 | — | 23 | — | 18 | 32 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 96 | 123 | 5 | 0 | 126 | 9 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 123 | 2 | 0 | 99 | 15 |
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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.
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