Surf Forecasts:
Hilo Breakwall surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, E swell with 5,472 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hilo Breakwall in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hilo Breakwall over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 204mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat morning, strong winds from the ESE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
192 | 178 | 112 | 69 | 54 | 67 | 88 | 75 | 70 | 317 | 599 | 2104 | 3591 | 5472 | 1773 | 823 | 724 | 493 | 377 | 326 | 233 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:03AM0.61m | 5:11PM0.43m | 10:44AM0.63m | 11:57AM0.68m | 9:40PM0.31m | 12:45PM0.72m | 11:41PM0.34m | 1:21PM0.77m | 00:34AM0.39m | 1:51PM0.81m | 1:14AM0.44m | 2:18PM0.84m | 1:51AM0.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:14PM0.43m | 1:53AM0.12m | 3:11AM0.13m | 8:36PM0.31m | 8:07PM0.28m | 5:43AM0.08m | 8:15PM0.25m | 6:32AM0.04m | 8:30PM0.22m | 7:12AM0.00m | 8:48PM0.19m | ||||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 6 | 20 | 37 | 118 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
192 | 178 | 112 | 69 | 54 | 67 | 88 | 75 | 163 | 317 | 599 | 2104 | 3591 | 3900 | 1773 | 823 | 724 | 493 | 377 | 326 | 233 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | SE 14 | S 14 | E 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 21 |
13 | 8 | 29 | 33 | 48 | 32 | 26 | 39 | 44 | 35 | 89 | 14 | 20 | 48 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | ESE 12 | S 15 | SSW 16 | S 13 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
4 | 13 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 21 | 26 | 17 | 88 | 4 | 50 | 3 | — | 71 | 62 | 59 | 49 | 85 | 48 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 70 | — | — | — | — | 5472 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 94 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 87 | 87 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 0 | 172 | 0 | 0 |
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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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