Hilo Breakwall surf break

Hilo Breakwall surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 24 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
25.8° 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 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 24th May)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
0.8
NNE
8
0.7
N
11
0.7
NNE
11
0.9
NE
7
0.9
NE
8
1.1
E
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.8
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
449
445
346
306
205
306
244
362
277
256
133
203
203
74
114
123
82
94
142
37
71
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NE
5
N
10
NE
15
ENE
10
NE
5
NE
15
NE
5
NNW
10
ENE
15
NE
0
NW
10
ENE
15
NE
5
E
10
NE
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
NE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:33PM0.58m
12:20PM0.55m
11:14PM0.53m
1:03PM0.65m
11:50PM0.48m
1:39PM0.72m
00:25AM0.44m
2:12PM0.77m
1:00AM0.40m
2:45PM0.81m
1:35AM0.38m
3:18PM0.83m
2:10AM0.36m
Low Tide
4:33PM0.25m
5:30AM0.01m
5:54PM0.27m
5:59AM-0.03m
7:00PM0.27m
6:26AM-0.06m
7:55PM0.26m
6:53AM-0.09m
8:42PM0.24m
7:21AM-0.11m
9:24PM0.22m
7:51AM-0.12m
10:03PM0.21m
8:23AM-0.11m
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:53
6:53
6:53
6:54
2
8
3
1
1
5
2
4
1
2
Temp °C
24
23
23
23
23
24
24
23
23
24
23
23
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
25
24
23
25
24
24
24
24
25
25
24
24
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
0.8
NNE
8
1
E
7
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
7
1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
Energy kJ
449
445
346
306
205
306
244
362
277
256
133
203
203
74
100
107
79
115
142
124
104
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
11
0.7
ESE
7
0.1
NW
10
0.8
ESE
7
0.1
NW
18
0.1
NW
16
0.2
NNW
15
0.9
NE
7
0.4
NNE
13
0.4
N
11
0.7
ESE
7
0.9
NE
8
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
9
Energy kJ
42
23
12
12
38
4
54
13
10
21
77
54
38
57
95
73
91
94
82
37
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
10
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.2
NNW
11
0.1
S
16
0.1
NW
10
0.1
N
12
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
N
13
0.4
N
13
0.1
NW
13
0.3
NNE
13
0.6
ENE
7
0.7
N
11
0.7
NNE
11
0.6
NNE
10
0.5
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.5
NE
7
0.2
NNW
10
Energy kJ
4
4
4
3
11
5
4
3
9
14
51
7
34
37
114
123
82
55
29
26
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NE
8
0.9
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
Energy kJ
277
73
115
71
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
181
3
3
101
0
3
3
3
2
101
0
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
172
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
1
3
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
2
3
4
2
3
2
2
2
4
3
4
4
2
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
9
9
7
6
7
7
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
7
7
5
7
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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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