Hilo Breakwall surf break

Hilo Breakwall surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 26 Apr 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
25.5° 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 Monday (Apr 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 27th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 1st May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.8
E
7
1
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.1
E
7
1.2
ENE
7
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
0.9
NE
9
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
103
173
137
121
66
93
178
126
128
62
62
193
156
118
276
336
392
327
296
322
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
ENE
5
NE
15
E
10
ENE
0
NNW
15
E
15
ENE
10
NNE
10
NE
15
NNE
5
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
5
N
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
5
E
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
12:34PM0.48m
00:18AM0.63m
1:16PM0.58m
00:50AM0.59m
1:52PM0.66m
1:18AM0.55m
2:26PM0.73m
1:45AM0.51m
2:57PM0.77m
2:11AM0.47m
3:30PM0.80m
2:38AM0.43m
4:03PM0.80m
3:06AM0.39m
Low Tide
6:07PM0.14m
6:53AM-0.01m
7:02PM0.15m
7:16AM-0.05m
7:50PM0.16m
7:38AM-0.09m
8:33PM0.16m
8:01AM-0.11m
9:14PM0.17m
8:25AM-0.12m
9:55PM0.18m
8:50AM-0.12m
10:37PM0.19m
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
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6:40
6:42
6:42
6:42
6:43
6:43
6:43
6
2
3
6
4
4
6
6
2
1
15
9
6
7
Temp °C
24
24
23
24
24
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
24
23
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
24
24
24
23
25
25
23
24
25
24
24
25
25
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.8
E
7
1
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.1
E
7
1.2
ENE
7
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
0.9
E
8
1.1
NE
8
1.5
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
Energy kJ
130
103
173
137
121
66
93
178
126
128
62
62
193
156
93
141
237
392
327
296
322
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.9
NE
7
0.2
NNE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.6
NE
6
0.4
NNW
13
0.6
NNE
8
0.9
NE
9
1
E
8
0.5
NNW
12
0.4
NNW
12
0.4
NNW
15
0.6
NNW
14
0.4
NNW
13
Energy kJ
50
61
58
55
45
44
35
35
73
9
23
30
62
44
118
111
83
53
86
134
66
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NNE
9
0.5
ESE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
14
0.3
NNW
14
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NNW
12
0.5
NNW
13
0.5
NNW
13
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NW
18
0.4
NW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
37
38
34
30
30
37
26
10
10
20
41
37
18
58
101
95
30
79
34
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
7
0.7
NE
6
0.8
NNE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
Energy kJ
65
42
86
276
336
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
3
3
0
3
3
2
3
3
97
3
101
2
3
94
4
3
3
3
3
3
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
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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