Hilo Breakwall surf break

Hilo Breakwall surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 28 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
25.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Hilo Breakwall surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with 296 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Thursday (May 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 28th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 28th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 1st Jun)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
0.7
NE
8
1.1
NE
7
0.7
NNE
11
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
7
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
7
1
NE
7
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
197
167
60
137
121
86
65
71
84
124
120
202
208
84
159
127
114
149
134
131
157
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
NE
0
NW
10
E
10
NE
0
WSW
10
ENE
5
NE
0
NNW
10
NE
10
NNE
5
NW
15
NNE
10
NE
5
S
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
SSE
15
E
10
NE
5
NNE
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:12PM0.77m
1:00AM0.40m
2:45PM0.81m
1:35AM0.38m
3:18PM0.83m
2:10AM0.36m
3:52PM0.83m
2:46AM0.34m
4:28PM0.81m
3:22AM0.33m
5:06PM0.79m
4:01AM0.31m
5:45PM0.77m
4:46AM0.30m
Low Tide
8:42PM0.24m
7:21AM-0.11m
9:24PM0.22m
7:51AM-0.12m
10:03PM0.21m
8:23AM-0.11m
10:42PM0.20m
8:56AM-0.10m
11:23PM0.20m
9:31AM-0.08m
00:06AM0.21m
10:06AM-0.05m
00:54AM0.21m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:53
6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:55
1
1
3
2
4
7
4
1
2
Temp °C
24
24
23
23
23
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
25
24
25
25
25
24
24
24
25
24
25
24
24
25
26
26
28
27
25
27
25
27
28
25
25
28
27
26
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
0.8
ESE
8
1.1
NE
7
1
NE
7
0.8
NE
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
7
1
NE
7
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
7
Energy kJ
197
167
79
137
97
86
118
124
104
124
120
202
208
84
159
127
114
149
134
131
157
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
12
0.4
N
11
0.7
NE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
NE
7
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.3
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.8
ESE
8
0.4
NNW
9
0.3
NNW
9
0.3
NNW
9
0.6
N
11
0.6
N
10
0.5
N
10
0.4
NNW
9
Energy kJ
52
38
60
75
71
107
65
71
84
19
28
40
34
81
29
16
15
89
73
47
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
13
0.3
NNE
13
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
N
11
0.7
NNE
11
0.6
NNE
10
0.5
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.3
NNW
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
N
12
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
18
0.4
NNW
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
14
0.3
NNW
13
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.3
N
11
Energy kJ
17
35
29
83
121
78
52
31
19
8
11
4
6
33
4
4
34
6
10
9
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
7
Energy kJ
75
64
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
3
2
3
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
3
101
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
108
55
4
170
3
2
170
84
0
84
84
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
2
3
1
1
3
3
3
4
3
1
1
4
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
5
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
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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