Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Hilo Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 30 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
27.0°C
0.3° 

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 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with 197 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Sep 30) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hilo Breakwall in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 30th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 30th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 30th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. 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 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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161
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125
Wind (km/h)
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15
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ESE
10
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10
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NNE
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NNE
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High Tide
4:34PM0.48m
6:55AM0.79m
4:58PM0.40m
8:21AM0.77m
9:53AM0.77m
9:14PM0.31m
11:05AM0.80m
11:10PM0.38m
11:57AM0.82m
00:12AM0.48m
12:38PM0.82m
00:59AM0.58m
Low Tide
12:15PM0.33m
11:10PM-0.01m
2:01PM0.37m
00:00AM0.04m
1:16AM0.09m
6:06PM0.28m
3:05AM0.13m
6:27PM0.22m
4:40AM0.12m
6:51PM0.17m
5:50AM0.11m
7:14PM0.12m
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Temp °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.

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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