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Hapuna surf break

Hapuna surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 16 Jan 2026 HST
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Hapuna surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hapuna sea temperature is
26.0° C
 (Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hapuna this week:

The surf forecast for Hapuna over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hapuna in the next 12 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NW
1
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.6
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.4
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
Period(s) (?)151514141313131816141313181615141716141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)69544925718012068421081537345445069174131200430268261158
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
25
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
10
NNE
15
ENE
10
NNW
10
NNE
5
E
5
WNW
10
WSW
5
S
5
NW
10
NW
5
S
10
WNW
10
NW
20
NNE
15
ESE
5
N
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcrosscross-
off		offglassonglassglasscrossglasscross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		glassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:51PM
0.22
3:41AM
0.76
3:30PM
0.24
4:14AM
0.77
4:08PM
0.27
4:46AM
0.78
4:48PM
0.30
5:17AM
0.77
5:30PM
0.33
5:47AM
0.73
6:17PM
0.37
6:18AM
0.68
7:09PM
0.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:30AM
0.09
8:10PM
-0.02
10:55AM
0.07
8:52PM
-0.03
11:21AM
0.05
9:31PM
-0.03
11:48AM
0.04
10:10PM
-0.02
12:15PM
0.03
10:50PM
0.02
12:42PM
0.02
11:35PM
0.07
1:11PM
0.01
12:28AM
0.14
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:00--
Sunset-6:05--6:05--6:06--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----------------224122-
Temp. °C212318222419232420232422242422242320212220
Feels °C (?)171915192216212319242323252424242221202319
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Information about the Hapuna Surf forecast

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

Hapuna is 84 km (52 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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