Hilo Breakwall surf break

Hilo Breakwall surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 31 May 2026 HST
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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
25.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Hilo Breakwall surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with 461 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Sunday (May 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 31st May)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 31st May)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 4th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
0.9
NE
7
1
NE
6
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NE
6
0.3
NNW
13
1.4
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
233
273
239
73
81
43
36
32
200
159
135
198
337
355
384
424
434
434
370
404
350
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
10
ENE
5
NW
10
ENE
10
NE
0
SSW
10
E
10
E
10
ESE
10
ENE
15
ENE
5
NW
15
E
10
NE
10
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
ENE
5
NE
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:52PM0.83m
2:46AM0.34m
4:28PM0.81m
3:22AM0.33m
5:06PM0.79m
4:01AM0.31m
5:45PM0.77m
4:46AM0.30m
6:25PM0.75m
5:44AM0.29m
7:06PM0.72m
7:05AM0.29m
7:47PM0.69m
Low Tide
8:23AM-0.11m
10:42PM0.20m
8:56AM-0.10m
11:23PM0.20m
9:31AM-0.08m
00:06AM0.21m
10:06AM-0.05m
00:54AM0.21m
10:43AM-0.01m
1:44AM0.20m
11:24AM0.05m
2:31AM0.17m
12:15PM0.13m
3:13AM0.14m
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
6:57
6:57
1
2
2
1
9
2
5
4
1
9
8
6
8
1
4
Temp °C
24
25
24
25
24
24
25
25
25
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
27
28
28
27
26
28
28
27
28
25
25
24
25
25
26
25
26
24
25
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
1
NE
6
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
1.4
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
Energy kJ
233
273
239
104
81
79
60
62
200
159
135
198
337
355
384
424
434
434
370
404
350
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
11
0.9
NE
7
0.9
ESE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.6
N
11
0.5
NNW
10
0.5
N
10
0.4
NNW
9
0.6
N
12
0.7
N
11
0.8
N
12
0.8
N
12
0.8
N
12
0.6
N
11
0.5
N
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.3
N
10
Energy kJ
31
17
40
73
99
43
36
30
89
57
48
29
101
125
180
184
174
88
57
33
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.1
S
14
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
9
0.3
NNW
13
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.2
N
11
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
24
0.2
S
23
Energy kJ
6
5
4
35
33
29
26
32
6
10
9
10
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
12
43
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
Distance (km)
110
94
0
3
94
2
3
3
0
84
84
0
3
3
3
3
3
3
172
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
1
2
3
5
4
3
4
1
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
9
8
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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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