Hakalau surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 25 Feb 2026 HST
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Hakalau surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hakalau sea temperature is
24.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hakalau this week:

The surf forecast for Hakalau over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hakalau in the next 12 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 25) 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 0.6m 12s period and expected on Monday (Mar 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 2nd Mar)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 2nd Mar)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 25th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hakalau over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
N
1.8
N
1.7
N
1.6
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.1
NNE
1
NNE
1
NNE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.4
E
1.1
ESE
1.5
E
1.6
ESE
1.8
ESE
Period(s) (?)131212131211111110888888888778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1491989827860560390303249218196191240250242212191251149238259416
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
15
NE
15
E
15
E
15
E
10
SE
20
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
30
SE
25
SE
10
SSE
5
E
15
ESE
10
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:07AM
0.89
11:08AM
0.42
12:58AM
0.95
12:30PM
0.49
1:38AM
1.00
1:21PM
0.56
2:11AM
1.02
2:03PM
0.64
2:41AM
1.01
2:41PM
0.71
3:08AM
0.98
3:18PM
0.77
3:33AM
0.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:30PM
0.20
7:58AM
0.38
5:09PM
0.18
8:06AM
0.33
6:18PM
0.13
8:25AM
0.28
7:10PM
0.10
8:47AM
0.24
7:55PM
0.08
9:08AM
0.20
8:35PM
0.10
9:30AM
0.17
9:13PM
0.14
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise6:43--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:39--6:39--6:37--
Sunset-6:23--6:23--6:23--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:25-
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part cloud
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rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-------------342242-2
Temp. °C212120202120222221232322242424232323232423
Feels °C (?)192019181918202120232322222324252424222223
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Information about the Hakalau Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hakalau provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Hakalau can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hakalau 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 (Hakalau) 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 Hakalau 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.

Hakalau is 21 km (13 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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