Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Hilo Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 13 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
27.2°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 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 870 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with NNW 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s is also forecast. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 14th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 21st Oct)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 18th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
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1
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3
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
14
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.9
NE
10
0.7
NE
9
0.8
E
6
1.6
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
0.9
NNW
11
1.5
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
8
1.6
E
8
1.8
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
136
115
115
120
78
154
76
51
247
245
215
198
217
265
319
770
652
329
368
Wind (km/h)
0
SSW
10
E
10
E
5
SW
10
E
10
ENE
5
NNE
10
NE
15
E
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
NE
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
5:22AM0.80m
4:03PM0.44m
6:10AM0.75m
4:14PM0.39m
7:13AM0.70m
8:35AM0.67m
9:56AM0.67m
10:08PM0.33m
10:53AM0.69m
11:22PM0.40m
Low Tide
10:01PM0.01m
12:00PM0.33m
10:28PM0.05m
1:17PM0.36m
11:01PM0.10m
11:44PM0.16m
1:04AM0.21m
6:08PM0.28m
3:04AM0.24m
6:13PM0.24m
4:32AM0.23m
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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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