Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Hilo Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
27.0°C
0.5° 

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 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NE swell with 486 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with NE 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 Friday (Oct 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 23rd Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 25th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 30th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NE
8
0.7
NE
11
0.9
NE
10
0.9
NE
9
0.6
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
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11
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NNW
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0.9
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12
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NNE
11
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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274
387
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285
Wind (km/h)
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N
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NW
10
NE
10
NNE
5
NNW
15
NNE
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NNE
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NNW
10
E
15
ESE
15
SSE
15
NNW
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WNW
15
SE
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ENE
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WNW
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NNW
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High Tide
1:57AM0.79m
1:35PM0.69m
2:36AM0.87m
2:05PM0.64m
3:16AM0.93m
2:37PM0.59m
4:00AM0.95m
3:11PM0.52m
4:48AM0.94m
3:46PM0.46m
5:42AM0.91m
4:25PM0.40m
Low Tide
7:27PM0.01m
7:57AM0.18m
7:53PM-0.05m
8:44AM0.19m
8:21PM-0.09m
9:33AM0.21m
8:53PM-0.11m
10:27AM0.24m
9:28PM-0.11m
11:27AM0.27m
10:07PM-0.09m
12:41PM0.30m
10:52PM-0.03m
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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.

Hilo Breakwall is 3 km (2 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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