Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Hilo Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 29 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, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, E swell with 257 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 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 2AM.

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 5AM (Wed 30th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
30
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Monday
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(10 max)
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
14
1.2
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8
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
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E
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
1
E
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.6
N
9
0.6
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9
0.7
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
6
1
ENE
7
0.5
E
13
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
253
190
161
134
131
75
76
59
109
107
60
56
51
77
93
96
90
78
73
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
SSE
15
SE
10
SSE
10
E
5
ENE
10
ENE
10
N
10
NE
20
NNE
15
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNE
5
NW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
on
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High Tide
5:48AM0.82m
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
Low Tide
10:32PM-0.04m
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
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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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