Hilo Breakwall surf break

Hilo Breakwall surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

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Hilo Breakwall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
25.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) 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 1.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 13th May)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 13th May)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 13th May)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.6
E
7
2.1
E
8
1.8
E
8
2
E
8
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
E
8
1
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
149
161
191
265
186
156
311
277
491
377
470
206
173
183
217
217
350
289
127
220
246
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
5
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
10
E
15
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
NE
0
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
0
WSW
10
E
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross
High Tide
10:36PM0.62m
11:50AM0.46m
11:18PM0.61m
12:36PM0.58m
11:58PM0.58m
1:19PM0.70m
00:37AM0.55m
2:02PM0.81m
1:17AM0.50m
2:46PM0.89m
1:57AM0.45m
3:31PM0.94m
2:39AM0.40m
Low Tide
3:49PM0.20m
5:37AM0.06m
5:10PM0.20m
6:03AM-0.00m
6:19PM0.19m
6:31AM-0.08m
7:20PM0.18m
7:02AM-0.14m
8:18PM0.16m
7:36AM-0.20m
9:13PM0.15m
8:13AM-0.23m
10:09PM0.15m
8:53AM-0.24m
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:45
6:46
6:46
6:47
6:47
6:47
6:49
6:49
2
4
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
9
5
3
4
2
4
12
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
25
23
24
24
23
24
24
24
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
25
26
25
24
24
23
25
24
25
25
24
24
26
26
25
26
25
26
26
25
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
E
8
1
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
8
Energy kJ
149
161
191
161
186
156
178
277
367
377
346
206
173
183
217
217
350
289
127
220
246
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNW
11
0.5
NNW
10
0.7
N
10
0.7
N
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
13
0.6
NNE
6
0.4
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
9
1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.4
NW
12
0.8
NNE
7
0.9
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
9
0.3
NNW
11
Energy kJ
70
59
100
106
34
55
25
39
18
32
16
140
144
153
122
122
37
53
108
49
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
13
0.5
N
6
0.1
NW
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.3
N
7
0.5
N
11
0.3
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.1
S
13
0.1
N
12
0.4
N
9
0.4
N
8
0.4
NNW
15
0.4
NNW
14
0.4
NNW
13
0.2
N
8
0.4
NNW
12
0.8
NNE
7
0.3
NNW
11
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
7
17
6
6
6
8
63
29
11
4
3
24
21
86
71
67
5
57
53
24
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
6
1.4
E
8
0.5
NNE
5
1.7
E
7
2.1
E
8
2
E
8
Energy kJ
19
265
15
311
491
470
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
94
94
172
94
94
3
95
3
181
95
97
3
94
0
3
3
3
3
3
0
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
2
2
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
5
6
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
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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.

Hilo Breakwall is 3 km (2 miles) from Hilo. If you plan a vacation in Big Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hilo. Hilo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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