Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Hilo Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
27.0° C
0.7° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with 5,051 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with E 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 11th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 16th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 16th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 172mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sun night).

Tue
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.8
E
8
1.9
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
11
2.5
ENE
11
3.5
ENE
11
4.5
ENE
11
4.5
ENE
11
4
ENE
10
3
E
9
1.9
E
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
227
202
196
233
238
294
350
472
612
1046
1659
3247
4245
4942
2923
1312
488
418
327
276
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
5
WNW
15
NE
15
NE
10
N
15
NE
20
NNE
15
NNW
20
N
25
N
30
N
40
N
45
NNE
45
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
10
S
15
E
15
NE
10
N
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
2:54PM0.97m
2:30AM0.51m
3:29PM0.95m
3:17AM0.56m
4:01PM0.91m
4:03AM0.60m
4:31PM0.84m
4:50AM0.62m
4:58PM0.76m
5:39AM0.62m
5:21PM0.67m
6:33AM0.62m
5:41PM0.58m
Low Tide
9:28PM0.13m
8:30AM-0.12m
9:58PM0.10m
9:14AM-0.08m
10:28PM0.07m
9:56AM-0.00m
10:58PM0.06m
10:39AM0.09m
11:27PM0.05m
11:22AM0.20m
11:56PM0.06m
12:12PM0.30m
00:27AM0.07m
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6:47
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 mm
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21
13
65
58
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6
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Temp °C
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25
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26
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25
Feels °C
28
27
28
28
28
28
27
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27
27
27
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25
27
28
29
29
29
28
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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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