Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Issued: 7 am 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
26.5° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with 612 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 (Jun 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 26th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 26th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 1st Jul)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
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
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
NE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
129
129
216
393
403
403
452
418
357
311
270
220
168
145
132
118
253
206
569
499
402
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
E
5
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
5
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
5
ENE
10
E
10
E
10
SE
10
E
10
ENE
0
N
10
ENE
15
E
10
E
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
Wind State
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:26PM0.74m
11:39PM0.36m
2:01PM0.79m
00:31AM0.35m
2:34PM0.82m
1:18AM0.34m
3:08PM0.84m
2:01AM0.35m
3:41PM0.85m
2:41AM0.36m
4:14PM0.85m
3:21AM0.37m
4:46PM0.84m
4:02AM0.37m
Low Tide
8:18PM0.30m
6:18AM-0.05m
8:57PM0.27m
6:56AM-0.07m
9:29PM0.24m
7:34AM-0.09m
9:59PM0.22m
8:11AM-0.09m
10:30PM0.20m
8:48AM-0.09m
11:02PM0.20m
9:22AM-0.08m
11:35PM0.18m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:45
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7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:02
7:02
7:02
 mm
1
2
3
1
2
2
4
5
4
1
17
9
2
2
Temp °C
25
25
25
25
25
24
25
26
24
25
25
25
25
26
25
26
26
26
25
25
25
Feels °C
27
25
27
26
26
26
26
26
25
26
26
29
27
28
28
29
29
29
27
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
NE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
Energy kJ
129
129
216
393
403
403
452
418
357
311
270
220
168
141
132
118
253
206
569
499
402
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
1.1
E
7
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.4
SSW
20
0.1
S
13
1
ESE
8
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
1.1
NE
8
1.1
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.4
SE
9
1.2
E
8
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.2
SSE
9
Energy kJ
100
73
131
19
18
19
128
3
140
10
14
22
131
145
74
76
22
199
13
13
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
12
0.6
ESE
7
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.6
S
18
0.1
S
12
0.6
S
16
0.5
SE
9
0.1
SE
11
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.1
S
13
0.4
SE
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
22
36
19
19
41
34
56
28
230
3
188
41
5
14
21
21
3
24
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1
ESE
8
Energy kJ
86
191
113
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
3
3
0
3
3
3
3
182
0
3
3
0
3
3
0
3
3
0
172
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
1
4
3
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
5
6
5
5
7
5
8
6
8
6
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
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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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