Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Hilo Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
27.3°C
0.7° 

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, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, ENE swell with 2,110 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with NE 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 1.4m and 8s period. 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 2.4m 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 1.4m 11s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 4th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 5th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
2
E
8
1.7
ENE
8
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14
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14
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14
2.1
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14
2.3
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14
2.4
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13
2.5
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13
2.4
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12
2.5
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12
2.3
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12
1.9
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12
1.8
ENE
11
1.6
NE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
365
384
454
480
236
470
336
445
1553
1599
1541
1928
1960
2103
1788
1780
1474
976
800
538
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
E
20
ENE
10
NE
0
N
15
ENE
10
NE
10
E
10
ENE
5
NE
5
NW
10
NE
15
NE
5
NNW
10
NE
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
E
5
ENE
15
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Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
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cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
5:09PM0.58m
7:08AM0.69m
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
Low Tide
11:50PM0.02m
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
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 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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