Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Hilo Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
27.5°C
1.0° 

Hilo Breakwall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hilo Breakwall surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, E swell with 2,138 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hilo Breakwall this week:

The surf forecast for Hilo Breakwall over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hilo Breakwall in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 30th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 1st Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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(10 max)
0
0
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1
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0
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0
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1
2
0
0
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
15
0.6
E
14
0.7
E
13
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1
E
7
1
E
7
1.3
NE
7
1.5
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.9
E
12
1.2
NE
8
2.4
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.5
E
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
163
153
173
163
149
145
163
97
94
176
275
298
289
346
356
314
1010
164
1602
1765
2130
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
NE
10
E
10
NE
15
ENE
5
ENE
10
E
10
NE
10
WNW
15
NE
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
ENE
15
NE
5
ESE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
NNE
25
N
20
N
25
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
3:32PM0.85m
3:42AM0.64m
3:57PM0.80m
4:23AM0.67m
4:21PM0.74m
5:09AM0.69m
4:45PM0.66m
6:01AM0.69m
5:09PM0.58m
7:08AM0.69m
5:30PM0.49m
8:36AM0.69m
5:31PM0.41m
Low Tide
8:58AM0.01m
9:55PM0.08m
9:35AM0.06m
10:20PM0.05m
10:14AM0.13m
10:46PM0.03m
10:59AM0.21m
11:16PM0.02m
11:53AM0.30m
11:50PM0.02m
1:12PM0.38m
00:34AM0.04m
4:04PM0.41m
1:39AM0.06m
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 mm
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Temp °C
25
26
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Feels °C
28
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26
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28
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28
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28
28
25
25
24
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Information about the Hilo Breakwall Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hilo Breakwall provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hilo Breakwall can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hilo Breakwall 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 (Hilo Breakwall) 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 Hilo Breakwall 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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