Hapuna surf break

Hapuna surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 01 Mar 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
24.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hapuna this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Hapuna in the next 12 days are 0.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Friday (Mar 06) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 2nd Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
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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
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.2
WNW
0.1
NW
0.1
NW
0.7
NE
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)1212131312121212111110109715131312121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)383542655739373519181043021171738373656
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
10
ENE
10
NW
5
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
ENE
5
WNW
10
W
0
WSW
10
W
5
W
5
WNW
5
W
10
WSW
5
N
5
WNW
10
W
0
E
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffcross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glassoffcross-
on
onglassononglassononglasscross-
on
onglasson
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:18PM
0.37
3:36AM
0.73
3:56PM
0.44
4:09AM
0.69
4:34PM
0.50
4:39AM
0.64
5:10PM
0.55
5:07AM
0.57
5:47PM
0.58
5:34AM
0.49
6:25PM
0.59
6:00AM
0.41
7:07PM
0.59
6:25AM
0.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:50PM
-0.01
10:16AM
-0.00
9:37PM
0.00
10:40AM
-0.01
10:21PM
0.03
11:02AM
-0.01
11:05PM
0.06
11:24AM
-0.00
11:51PM
0.11
11:46AM
0.01
12:41AM
0.15
12:07PM
0.02
1:40AM
0.19
12:30PM
0.04
Sun
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunrise--6:41--6:41--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:37--6:37
Sunset6:28--6:28--6:29--6:29--6:29--6:30--6:30--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262326262425272324262325252325252325262324
Feels °C (?)272628282725272526272527272627262627272525
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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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