Hapuna surf break

Hapuna surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 27 May 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 slightly warmer than usual)

Hapuna surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 174 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period with SSW swell.

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 Wednesday (Jun 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s 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 0.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 3rd Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 3rd Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 2nd Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.7
NE
7
0.6
N
11
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.2
NNW
10
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
54
45
42
23
0
0
0
0
10
11
0
0
0
0
19
17
0
0
174
0
0
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
ENE
5
NW
5
N
5
ENE
5
WNW
5
WNW
0
NE
5
NW
5
N
0
N
5
NW
5
NNW
5
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
5
NE
15
NNE
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
2:20PM0.68m
1:33AM0.31m
2:52PM0.73m
2:16AM0.27m
3:25PM0.76m
2:58AM0.24m
3:58PM0.77m
3:39AM0.22m
4:33PM0.77m
4:20AM0.21m
5:10PM0.76m
5:02AM0.20m
5:48PM0.74m
5:47AM0.20m
Low Tide
9:08PM0.17m
7:28AM-0.02m
9:57PM0.13m
7:56AM-0.02m
10:40PM0.11m
8:26AM-0.02m
11:20PM0.09m
8:58AM-0.02m
00:00AM0.07m
9:33AM-0.02m
00:41AM0.07m
10:08AM0.00m
1:23AM0.07m
10:45AM0.03m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:57
6:57
6:57
6:58
6:58
6:59
6:59
6:59
Temp °C
26
23
26
26
24
25
25
24
26
26
24
26
27
25
27
27
25
27
28
26
27
26
22
26
27
25
27
27
26
28
28
27
28
30
28
29
29
29
29
30
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.9
NE
6
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.8
NNE
9
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.4
NNE
4
0.3
SSW
18
0.7
NNE
6
0.5
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
Energy kJ
83
54
41
56
54
64
47
54
92
64
37
26
9
6
62
32
24
15
23
30
40
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NNE
13
0.3
N
11
0.4
N
10
0.6
N
11
0.5
N
11
0.5
N
10
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
NE
7
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
16
Energy kJ
54
45
54
21
33
85
58
50
56
51
48
44
41
12
19
61
51
84
174
74
131
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.3
N
12
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.2
NNE
14
0.3
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.2
NNW
10
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.3
N
8
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
N
10
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
21
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
N
12
0.4
NNW
11
0.3
NNW
10
Energy kJ
14
27
42
23
19
75
71
61
10
11
15
8
12
41
8
17
83
74
26
39
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
4
0.7
NNE
5
Energy kJ
13
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
4
1
4
1
Distance (km)
32
3
87
32
41
87
87
44
87
87
44
91
44
74
87
87
30
91
6
47
87
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
4
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
2
2
4
3
4
4
4
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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.

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