Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Hilo Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
27.3°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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ENE swell with 901 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with ENE 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 11th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 17th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 17th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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(10 max)
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1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.7
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8
0.9
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8
0.6
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11
0.6
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11
1.3
E
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
9
2.3
ENE
9
2.2
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9
2.1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
313
245
173
123
94
121
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121
123
88
67
96
92
84
196
395
384
708
863
758
645
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
NE
0
NNE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
NE
15
N
10
NNW
10
NE
15
NNE
0
NW
5
NE
10
NE
5
NNE
10
ENE
15
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
5
ENE
5
SSE
Wind State
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cross-on
glassy
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cross
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High Tide
3:18PM0.81m
3:47AM0.74m
3:44PM0.74m
4:27AM0.76m
4:07PM0.66m
5:08AM0.75m
4:27PM0.58m
5:52AM0.73m
4:43PM0.51m
6:45AM0.69m
4:48PM0.44m
7:59AM0.65m
Low Tide
9:04AM0.05m
9:36PM0.02m
9:45AM0.11m
10:01PM0.01m
10:26AM0.19m
10:26PM0.02m
11:10AM0.26m
10:51PM0.04m
12:01PM0.33m
11:17PM0.07m
1:14PM0.39m
11:49PM0.11m
00:35AM0.16m
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6:25
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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