Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Hilo Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
27.1°C
0.6° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, E swell with 787 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s 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 (Aug 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
22
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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1
1
0
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0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
2.1
E
9
2.1
E
9
2
E
9
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.1
E
7
0.9
ENE
6
1
E
7
1
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
65
77
750
739
623
412
382
381
373
326
266
199
183
208
181
127
127
117
72
94
106
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
10
NE
10
NNE
5
N
5
SE
10
SSE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
10
NE
5
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
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cross-off
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cross
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cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
12:45PM0.72m
11:41PM0.34m
1:21PM0.77m
00:34AM0.39m
1:51PM0.81m
1:14AM0.44m
2:18PM0.84m
1:51AM0.50m
2:43PM0.86m
2:27AM0.55m
3:08PM0.86m
3:04AM0.60m
3:32PM0.85m
3:42AM0.64m
Low Tide
8:07PM0.28m
5:43AM0.08m
8:15PM0.25m
6:32AM0.04m
8:30PM0.22m
7:12AM0.00m
8:48PM0.19m
7:48AM-0.02m
9:09PM0.15m
8:23AM-0.01m
9:31PM0.12m
8:58AM0.01m
9:55PM0.08m
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 mm
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Temp °C
27
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Feels °C
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31
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28
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26
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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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