Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Issued: 7 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
26.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, NE swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s 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 (Jun 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) 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 1.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 23rd Jun)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 23rd Jun)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 22nd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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)
0.5
NE
9
0.6
E
6
0.7
E
6
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
NE
11
0.7
NE
11
0.8
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
1.2
E
6
1
E
7
0.6
NE
10
0.6
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
0.5
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
28
36
16
21
61
57
43
44
96
112
132
98
115
94
74
71
135
91
143
35
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
ESE
15
E
5
ESE
15
E
10
ENE
10
NNE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
NE
5
W
10
ENE
15
ESE
5
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
E
10
E
10
ENE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
High Tide
6:32AM0.36m
7:12PM0.77m
7:56AM0.38m
7:53PM0.68m
9:29AM0.44m
8:32PM0.59m
10:54AM0.52m
9:11PM0.52m
11:58AM0.61m
9:55PM0.45m
12:46PM0.68m
10:45PM0.40m
1:26PM0.74m
Low Tide
1:32AM0.12m
12:01PM0.05m
2:19AM0.09m
1:02PM0.17m
3:04AM0.07m
2:21PM0.28m
3:46AM0.05m
4:04PM0.35m
4:26AM0.02m
5:54PM0.37m
5:03AM-0.01m
7:20PM0.34m
5:40AM-0.03m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
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
5:41
5:41
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
 mm
3
1
4
9
5
2
2
Temp °C
25
26
26
25
26
25
25
25
25
24
24
24
24
24
25
25
25
25
24
24
25
Feels °C
28
27
27
28
28
27
28
27
26
27
26
25
25
26
27
27
27
27
26
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
6
0.6
E
6
0.4
NE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.9
E
7
0.8
E
6
0.7
ESE
7
1.2
E
6
1
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
6
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
7
0.9
NNE
7
1
E
7
Energy kJ
31
28
24
77
63
61
57
43
44
48
70
54
55
115
94
77
44
135
91
83
100
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.1
SE
11
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
11
0.7
NE
11
0.8
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.7
NE
6
0.6
NE
10
0.6
NE
9
0.6
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.6
NNE
6
Energy kJ
37
24
5
16
21
11
24
30
36
96
112
132
98
77
34
74
71
36
89
70
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
N
8
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.3
SE
16
0.3
SE
16
0.3
SE
15
0.4
SE
15
0.4
SE
15
0.4
SE
14
0.4
SE
14
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.6
NE
9
0.4
SE
13
0.6
NE
6
0.4
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.7
E
7
0.5
NNE
8
Energy kJ
14
13
1
5
5
42
41
37
77
75
71
67
63
61
70
60
20
20
20
45
35
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
6
1
ESE
7
0.6
NE
5
0.5
NE
5
1.1
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
Energy kJ
36
102
14
14
102
143
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
2
172
110
2
172
172
172
170
95
3
3
95
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
5
8
9
5
6
7
6
6
5
5
5
5
8
6
7
5
7
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.

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