Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Hilo Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 27 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
26.9°C
0.5° 

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 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 3 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 3 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, N swell with 849 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with N 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 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 28th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 3rd Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 3rd Nov)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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Thursday
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NNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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102
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230
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180
172
329
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487
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Wind (km/h)
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NW
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NNE
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:11PM0.52m
4:48AM0.94m
3:46PM0.46m
5:42AM0.91m
4:25PM0.40m
6:46AM0.87m
5:20PM0.35m
7:59AM0.82m
7:15PM0.31m
9:13AM0.79m
9:41PM0.35m
10:18AM0.77m
11:12PM0.45m
Low Tide
9:28PM-0.11m
11:27AM0.27m
10:07PM-0.09m
12:41PM0.30m
10:52PM-0.03m
2:19PM0.31m
11:48PM0.04m
3:59PM0.27m
1:06AM0.12m
4:56PM0.22m
2:49AM0.19m
5:32PM0.17m
4:25AM0.22m
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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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