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Hakalau surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 11 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hakalau this week:
The surf forecast for Hakalau over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hakalau in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 15s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 14th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hakalau over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Mon 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | |
235 | 240 | 275 | 261 | 327 | 431 | 491 | 417 | 529 | 520 | 477 | 476 | 439 | 488 | 529 | 476 | 439 | 443 | 438 | 234 | 197 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 11:06PM0.77m | 12:31PM0.74m | 11:47PM0.74m | 1:12PM0.87m | 00:28AM0.71m | 1:52PM0.98m | 1:07AM0.67m | 2:34PM1.06m | 1:47AM0.62m | 3:18PM1.11m | 2:27AM0.58m | 4:05PM1.12m | 3:08AM0.54m | 4:54PM1.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:55AM0.18m | 6:11PM0.38m | 6:22AM0.11m | 7:13PM0.36m | 6:52AM0.04m | 8:09PM0.34m | 7:25AM-0.01m | 9:03PM0.33m | 8:01AM-0.04m | 9:56PM0.33m | 8:40AM-0.05m | 10:52PM0.34m | 9:21AM-0.03m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
 | 6:46 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 |
1 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | N 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 |
 kJ | 235 | 26 | 275 | 261 | 327 | 431 | 193 | 417 | 306 | 520 | 477 | 476 | 439 | 488 | 529 | 476 | 439 | 443 | 438 | 234 | 178 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | ESE 8 | NW 16 | NE 7 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 97 | 44 | 135 | 88 | 77 | 33 | 228 | 132 | 156 | 305 | 261 | 215 | 147 | 64 | 48 | 49 | 45 | 43 | 19 | 178 | 197 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | NNW 12 | N 7 | N 12 | N 12 | N 10 | NNW 9 | N 9 | NW 15 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SSE 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NW 15 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | 15 | 51 | 32 | 28 | 12 | 18 | 28 | 23 | 236 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 40 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 240 | — | — | — | — | 491 | — | 529 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 178 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 96 | 166 | 95 | 160 | 95 | 20 | 158 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 158 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 74 | 14 | 20 | 160 |
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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 16 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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