Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Hilo Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
27.4°C
0.9° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, E swell with 5,553 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with NE 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 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 5th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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(10 max)
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2
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
1.6
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
0.8
E
13
1
E
8
2.4
E
11
2.3
E
11
2.5
E
12
2.5
E
12
3
E
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
176
176
197
81
81
86
298
291
388
348
346
338
255
235
223
121
1470
1351
1660
1825
2704
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
NNE
5
NW
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NNW
15
NNE
15
NE
5
N
10
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
20
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
20
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
3:57PM0.80m
4:23AM0.67m
4:21PM0.74m
5:09AM0.69m
4:45PM0.66m
6:01AM0.69m
5:09PM0.58m
7:08AM0.69m
5:30PM0.49m
8:36AM0.69m
5:31PM0.41m
10:18AM0.73m
Low Tide
9:35AM0.06m
10:20PM0.05m
10:14AM0.13m
10:46PM0.03m
10:59AM0.21m
11:16PM0.02m
11:53AM0.30m
11:50PM0.02m
1:12PM0.38m
00:34AM0.04m
4:04PM0.41m
1:39AM0.06m
3:12AM0.07m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
28
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27
27
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27
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28
29
25
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25
27
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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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