Hilo Breakwall surf break

Hilo Breakwall surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 03 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
25.3° 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 Tuesday (May 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) 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 1.3m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
1
E
8
0.3
NE
8
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NNW
12
0.6
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
13
0.6
NNW
12
0.4
NNW
12
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NNW
10
0.4
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
150
131
177
143
83
36
35
133
11
23
16
22
57
80
147
99
53
48
30
20
35
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
10
ENE
15
E
15
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
SSE
15
ESE
10
E
5
SE
10
E
15
SE
15
SSE
20
ESE
15
ESE
5
SSW
15
ESE
10
E
0
NNW
10
NE
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
4:39PM0.78m
3:33AM0.35m
5:18PM0.74m
4:01AM0.31m
6:03PM0.70m
4:31AM0.28m
6:55PM0.67m
5:15AM0.26m
7:54PM0.64m
7:02AM0.23m
8:55PM0.63m
9:24AM0.27m
9:49PM0.63m
10:53AM0.35m
Low Tide
11:21PM0.21m
9:47AM-0.08m
00:13AM0.23m
10:19AM-0.04m
1:19AM0.24m
10:55AM0.00m
2:47AM0.24m
11:39AM0.05m
4:07AM0.22m
12:42PM0.11m
4:46AM0.18m
2:12PM0.16m
5:12AM0.12m
rain showers
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rain showers
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rain showers
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rain showers
clear
clear
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5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:46
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6:44
6:44
6:44
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
2
6
1
2
7
2
1
3
1
1
4
Temp °C
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
24
24
24
24
26
24
26
25
25
25
26
27
26
27
27
27
26
26
25
25
26
25
25
27
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
8
1
E
8
1
E
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
1.1
ESE
9
Energy kJ
150
131
177
143
141
193
125
133
154
113
122
185
216
151
171
159
159
134
134
140
189
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.6
NE
6
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NE
8
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NNW
12
0.6
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
13
0.6
NNW
12
0.4
NNW
12
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NNW
10
0.4
NW
12
Energy kJ
94
80
64
37
83
28
26
31
11
23
16
22
57
80
147
99
53
48
30
20
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.2
NNW
11
0.5
SE
10
0.3
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
NNW
11
0.3
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.3
NE
7
0.4
NNW
13
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NW
15
Energy kJ
39
23
12
47
26
36
35
8
11
22
10
9
8
62
12
12
7
7
3
3
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
97
2
170
3
2
3
2
2
2
95
2
110
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
1
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
9
9
5
6
5
9
7
9
6
5
4
5
9
4
6
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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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