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Hapuna surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
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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
26.3° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (May 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 27th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hapuna over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thu 28 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NW 11 | SSW 15 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NE 7 | WNW 18 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | |
21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 5 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 59 | 55 | 46 | 42 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:36PM0.69m | 10:01AM0.26m | 9:31PM0.62m | 11:21AM0.34m | 10:25PM0.55m | 12:21PM0.44m | 11:16PM0.48m | 1:07PM0.53m | 00:04AM0.42m | 1:45PM0.61m | 00:49AM0.36m | 2:20PM0.68m | 1:33AM0.31m | 2:52PM0.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:17AM0.03m | 2:19PM0.16m | 5:00AM0.02m | 3:58PM0.22m | 5:37AM0.02m | 5:36PM0.24m | 6:08AM0.01m | 7:02PM0.23m | 6:36AM-0.00m | 8:11PM0.21m | 7:02AM-0.01m | 9:08PM0.17m | 7:28AM-0.02m | ||||||||
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
6:53 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | |
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Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 |
23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 13 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 |
21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 16 | 174 | 230 | 162 | 129 | 140 | 3 | 98 | 122 | 101 | 77 | 91 | 49 | 49 | 67 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 13 | S 13 | NW 16 | NW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 11 | S 15 | S 13 | WNW 18 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NNE 12 |
3 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 30 | 59 | 55 | 46 | 42 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | N 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | S 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | — | NW 10 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | NNE 12 | NW 12 |
2 | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
206 | 211 | 206 | 221 | 221 | 300 | 202 | — | — | — | — | — | 101 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 104 | 41 | 44 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 41 | 32 | 87 | 41 | 45 | 87 | 32 | 32 | 87 | 32 | 32 | 87 | 87 |
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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.












