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Hilo Breakwall surf break

Hilo Breakwall surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 13 Mar 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
24.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Mar 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 18th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 18th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 20th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.3
NNW
0.5
NNW
0.8
NNW
0.9
NNW
1
N
1.2
N
1.3
N
1.3
N
1.2
N
1.3
N
Period(s) (?)121111131212111111101013131212121212121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)262322851069893583718173292205240294411464441357408
Wind
(km/h)
40
S
40
S
40
S
35
SSW
35
SSW
15
SSW
5
NNE
5
WSW
5
ENE
5
N
5
S
10
NE
5
NNE
10
NNW
15
SE
10
ESE
5
WNW
10
NNE
5
N
0
WSW
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off		glassglassglassonglasscross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		glassglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:57AM
0.69
12:35PM
0.36
1:26AM
0.73
1:15PM
0.44
1:54AM
0.76
1:52PM
0.52
2:20AM
0.77
2:30PM
0.59
2:47AM
0.76
3:09PM
0.66
3:14AM
0.72
3:50PM
0.72
3:42AM
0.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:31PM
0.06
7:48AM
0.17
6:23PM
0.02
8:02AM
0.12
7:06PM
-0.02
8:20AM
0.07
7:46PM
-0.04
8:42AM
0.01
8:26PM
-0.03
9:05AM
-0.04
9:08PM
-0.01
9:31AM
-0.08
9:52PM
0.04
9:59AM
-0.11
Fri
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:26--6:24--6:24
Sunset6:29--6:29--6:29--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
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part cloud
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light rain
cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
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Rain (mm)
74-----1-2-14137428-41-
Temp. °C242527282729262526262524242323232324232324
Feels °C (?)222123242730282829292927282725242727262726
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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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