Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Hilo Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
27.3°C
0.6° 

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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, E swell with 1,250 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) 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 0.6m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 17th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 22nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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NNE
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E
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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437
535
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448
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534
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Wind (km/h)
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15
NNE
20
N
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N
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
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10
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:43PM0.51m
6:45AM0.69m
4:48PM0.44m
7:59AM0.65m
9:43AM0.64m
11:09AM0.67m
10:24PM0.31m
12:01PM0.71m
11:42PM0.37m
12:37PM0.75m
00:25AM0.45m
Low Tide
12:01PM0.33m
11:17PM0.07m
1:14PM0.39m
11:49PM0.11m
00:35AM0.16m
2:08AM0.19m
7:27PM0.30m
4:05AM0.19m
7:17PM0.27m
5:18AM0.15m
7:25PM0.23m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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