Hilo Breakwall surf break

Hilo Breakwall surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 03 May 2026 HST
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Hilo Breakwall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
25.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (May 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hilo Breakwall in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NNW
11
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NNW
12
0.6
NNW
14
0.6
NNW
13
0.7
NNW
12
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.4
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
161
164
157
157
125
88
36
35
30
23
23
17
18
57
133
111
133
153
157
169
29
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
E
15
E
10
SE
15
ESE
10
E
10
SSE
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
S
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
SE
15
ESE
15
E
5
SSE
15
E
15
ESE
5
S
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
4:39PM0.78m
3:33AM0.35m
5:18PM0.74m
4:01AM0.31m
6:03PM0.70m
4:31AM0.28m
6:55PM0.67m
5:15AM0.26m
7:54PM0.64m
7:02AM0.23m
8:55PM0.63m
9:24AM0.27m
9:49PM0.63m
Low Tide
9:17AM-0.10m
11:21PM0.21m
9:47AM-0.08m
00:13AM0.23m
10:19AM-0.04m
1:19AM0.24m
10:55AM0.00m
2:47AM0.24m
11:39AM0.05m
4:07AM0.22m
12:42PM0.11m
4:46AM0.18m
2:12PM0.16m
rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
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rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
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5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:47
5:47
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6:44
6:44
6:44
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
3
2
7
1
1
8
1
1
2
1
1
3
Temp °C
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
24
23
24
25
24
26
26
24
26
25
24
25
25
27
26
27
28
26
26
26
25
25
25
24
25
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
1
E
9
1
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.3
ESE
8
Energy kJ
142
164
157
157
125
144
159
125
127
158
141
127
157
160
151
144
134
153
157
169
252
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.9
ENE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.6
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.3
NNW
11
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NNW
12
0.6
NNW
14
0.6
NNW
13
0.7
NNW
12
0.5
NNW
12
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
Energy kJ
161
101
68
65
71
88
28
33
19
23
23
17
18
57
133
111
133
78
50
31
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
11
0.3
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NE
8
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.3
NE
7
0.5
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
9
0.3
NE
8
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
9
Energy kJ
44
39
23
12
12
26
36
35
30
11
11
10
9
8
56
27
11
7
6
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
3
172
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
110
16
2
170
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
6
6
7
7
5
5
5
4
6
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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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