Hapuna surf break

Hapuna surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 24 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
25.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hapuna this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Hapuna in the next 16 days are 0.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 10s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 26th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tue
31
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
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 (?)
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.1
SW
0.2
WNW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.2
WNW
0.3
NW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.1
NW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.1
NW
0.1
NW
0.1
SW
Period(s) (?)131313131615141313121212121212151413131216
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17171672455294444371421151414918177610
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
ENE
5
NNW
5
N
10
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
25
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:31PM
0.66
9:29AM
0.16
10:52PM
0.66
11:40AM
0.19
12:04AM
0.66
12:56PM
0.26
1:02AM
0.66
1:46PM
0.34
1:48AM
0.65
2:26PM
0.42
2:26AM
0.63
3:03PM
0.50
3:00AM
0.59
3:37PM
0.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:54AM
0.12
2:29PM
0.07
7:00AM
0.09
4:13PM
0.09
7:39AM
0.06
5:49PM
0.09
8:10AM
0.04
7:02PM
0.08
8:36AM
0.02
8:00PM
0.07
8:59AM
0.00
8:51PM
0.07
9:21AM
-0.01
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tue
31
Sunrise-6:22--6:22--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16-
Sunset--6:35--6:35--6:36--6:36--6:36--6:37--6:37
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222424222525232525232222212021192122212424
Feels °C (?)202322212524242625232121201718151919192323
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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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