Surf Forecasts:
Hilo Breakwall surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, E swell with 153 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hilo Breakwall over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 6 | NE 8 | E 7 | NE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 6 | E 7 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 28 | 37 | 38 | 24 | 57 | 21 | 59 | 57 | 43 | 44 | 96 | 112 | 108 | 99 | 128 | 147 | 76 | 73 | 135 | 86 | 102 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:29PM0.84m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 |
 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | 7:01 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | NE 9 | ESE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 28 | 31 | 38 | 39 | 57 | 63 | 59 | 57 | 43 | 44 | 48 | 74 | 88 | 52 | 128 | 97 | 60 | 55 | 135 | 97 | 102 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ESE 7 | NE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 14 | 37 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 21 | 11 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 96 | 112 | 108 | 98 | 94 | 147 | 76 | 73 | 74 | 86 | 60 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | NE 5 | NE 5 | N 8 | NE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 42 | 41 | 37 | 77 | 75 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 36 | 59 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 170 | 2 | 3 | 96 | 3 | 170 | 172 | 97 | 170 | 95 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 97 | 3 |
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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).
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