Hapuna surf break

Hapuna surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 12 Apr 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
25.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hapuna this week:

The surf forecast for Hapuna over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hapuna in the next 16 days are 0.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 19th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 19th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 19th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hapuna over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sun
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
NW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.4
W
0.4
WSW
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.6
W
Period(s) (?)131213101212111110131314151314131312121615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2723251614131111111817163831615351454677165
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
10
W
5
NNW
5
WSW
10
WNW
5
W
0
N
5
W
5
W
0
NNE
10
WNW
5
ENE
0
E
10
W
5
W
0
NW
10
WNW
5
W
5
NNW
10
W
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncrossglasscross-
on
onglassglassglassglasscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:09AM
0.59
1:58PM
0.45
1:48AM
0.58
2:34PM
0.54
2:25AM
0.55
3:12PM
0.64
3:02AM
0.50
3:51PM
0.72
3:41AM
0.44
4:32PM
0.78
4:20AM
0.37
5:16PM
0.81
5:03AM
0.30
6:04PM
0.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:54AM
0.04
7:35PM
0.12
8:17AM
0.01
8:31PM
0.09
8:41AM
-0.02
9:24PM
0.07
9:08AM
-0.05
10:18PM
0.06
9:36AM
-0.07
11:14PM
0.05
10:07AM
-0.08
12:14AM
0.06
10:41AM
-0.07
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sun
19
Sunrise-6:07--6:05--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:01-
Sunset--6:39--6:40--6:40--6:40--6:42--6:42--6:42
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Rain (mm)
4----------1---------
Temp. °C252526252726252526252525252626242626242625
Feels °C (?)292729292929292930302728272828282929282927
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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 16 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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