Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Hilo Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 16 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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, E swell with 944 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 19th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 22nd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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(10 max)
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2
2
2
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
9
2
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
9
1.7
E
9
1.8
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
2.3
ENE
9
2.4
ENE
9
2.2
E
9
2.2
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
454
575
581
392
393
393
412
470
470
493
442
455
505
530
542
826
940
866
891
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
ESE
15
E
15
E
5
S
15
E
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
20
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
7:59AM0.65m
9:43AM0.64m
11:09AM0.67m
10:24PM0.31m
12:01PM0.71m
11:42PM0.37m
12:37PM0.75m
00:25AM0.45m
1:06PM0.78m
1:02AM0.52m
Low Tide
11:49PM0.11m
00:35AM0.16m
2:08AM0.19m
7:27PM0.30m
4:05AM0.19m
7:17PM0.27m
5:18AM0.15m
7:25PM0.23m
6:09AM0.11m
7:40PM0.19m
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6:07
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6:22
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6:15
 mm
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1
1
1
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12
8
10
37
Temp °C
27
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
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27
27
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26
Feels °C
30
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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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