Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Hilo Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
26.7° 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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, ENE swell with 2,508 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 0.6m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 28th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 28th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
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Monday
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1
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
ENE
12
2.4
ENE
11
1.5
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
0.9
E
15
1.8
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
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8
2.1
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8
2
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8
1.9
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8
1.9
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
13
1.6
ENE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2173
1386
408
189
202
280
238
279
326
362
437
460
504
588
537
516
488
370
331
284
694
Wind (km/h)
20
N
20
N
5
W
20
ESE
20
ESE
10
SSW
15
ESE
15
ESE
0
SSE
20
ENE
15
ENE
5
NW
10
NE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
NE
20
NNE
10
NNW
10
ENE
10
NE
5
WNW
Wind State
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on
glassy
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cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-on
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High Tide
3:19PM0.87m
2:37AM0.44m
3:47PM0.87m
3:15AM0.46m
4:13PM0.87m
3:55AM0.48m
4:39PM0.85m
4:38AM0.51m
5:05PM0.81m
5:25AM0.52m
5:30PM0.74m
6:21AM0.54m
5:55PM0.66m
Low Tide
8:03AM-0.07m
9:56PM0.19m
8:38AM-0.07m
10:21PM0.17m
9:12AM-0.05m
10:47PM0.15m
9:45AM-0.01m
11:14PM0.12m
10:21AM0.05m
11:43PM0.10m
11:01AM0.14m
00:12AM0.08m
11:48AM0.23m
00:47AM0.06m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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