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Hakalau Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Big Island, USA)

Hakalau break guidePhoto by: Devera

Hakalau Surf Guide

Hakalau in Big Island is an exposed river break that has reasonably consistent surf. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the west southwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the east northeast. Sometimes crowded. Take care of - Rips / undertow - Rocks - Man-made danger (buoys etc.) - Localism - Pollution - Sharks.

Hakalau Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
River2fairly consistent
25.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Hakalau:

The best conditions reported for surf at Hakalau occur when a East-northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West-southwest.

What's the best time of year to surf Hakalau (for consistent clean waves)?

julyBest Season: summer
The best time of year for surfing Hakalau with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer  and most often the month of July. Clean surfable waves are typically found 12% of the time in July while 84% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 4% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
12%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
84%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
4%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Hakalau Location Map

Interactive Hakalau surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Hakalau is Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 22 km (14 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Hakalau is Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF), also in Usa Hawaii Isl., 47 km (29 miles) away.

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Hakalau Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Monday, 4 May 2026, 23:37 Local Time
MonTuesday 05
11PM2AM5AM8AM
Wave (m)
1.1
ESE
1.6
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
Period (s) 9 9 9 9
Wind (km/h)
20
20
25
20
Wind State cross-
on		 cross-
on		 cross cross-
on

What does Hakalau look like?

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Credit: Devera

    Hakalau Sea Temperature

    Sunny with warm air temperatures at Hakalau today (feels like 24.0 °C once we account for wind), and warmer sea temperatures (25.3 °C). Wear boardshorts or a shorty, or perhaps a thin summer wetsuit to keep the UV off.

    Today, many surfers would wear a shorty.
    Current Temp*: 25.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite
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    Hawaii, United States Sea TemperatureView Sea Temp Map

    Swell History at Hakalau

    Surf stats for Hakalau, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

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    Wind History at Hakalau

    Wind stats for Hakalau, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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    Hakalau Reviews:

    Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.

    Ratings
    Based on 2 votes.
    • Overall:2.0
    • Quality on a good day:2.5
    • Consistency of Surf:2.5
    • Difficulty Level:3.0
    • Wind and Kite Surfing:2.0
    • Crowds:2.0
    • ...

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    Review
    Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
    Ikaika Conner from United States
    “Hakalau Neach closed still due to high levles of Lead metal contamination. Not safe to get in water or touch soil in park or in water.”

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