Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Hilo Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
27.4°C
0.8° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, ENE swell with 1,740 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 13s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 4th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 5th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
2
Thursday
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Friday
4
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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4
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2
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0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
7
0.9
E
14
1.1
E
14
2
E
14
1.9
ENE
13
1.9
ENE
14
2.1
ENE
13
2.2
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13
2.2
ENE
13
2
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12
2
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12
2
ENE
12
1.9
ENE
12
1.8
ENE
12
1.6
ENE
11
1.4
NE
10
0.9
E
13
0.9
E
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
499
424
327
292
311
445
1645
1288
1470
1474
1616
1556
1090
1102
1138
997
889
606
363
284
276
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
10
NE
5
NNE
15
E
10
NE
5
NE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
WSW
10
NE
10
NE
5
NW
10
NE
5
NE
5
S
20
SE
30
SE
20
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
10
SE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
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cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:30PM0.49m
8:36AM0.69m
5:31PM0.41m
10:18AM0.73m
11:35AM0.79m
10:36PM0.33m
12:30PM0.85m
00:01AM0.40m
1:13PM0.89m
00:57AM0.48m
1:49PM0.90m
1:43AM0.56m
Low Tide
1:12PM0.38m
00:34AM0.04m
4:04PM0.41m
1:39AM0.06m
3:12AM0.07m
7:13PM0.28m
4:44AM0.04m
7:33PM0.23m
5:55AM0.00m
7:56PM0.17m
6:51AM-0.02m
8:21PM0.13m
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6:05
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6:34
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6:29
 mm
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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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