Hilo Breakwall surf break

Hilo Breakwall surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 28 Dec 2025 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
25.5° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hilo Breakwall in the next 12 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Dec 29) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 28th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 30th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 31st Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hilo Breakwall over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
1
1
2
2
1
0
1
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNE
1.2
E
1.2
E
0.9
NNW
1
NNW
1.1
NNW
0.9
NNW
1.4
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.2
NNW
1.1
N
1
N
1
N
0.9
N
1.2
N
1.1
N
1.4
N
1.4
N
2
ENE
1.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)10107716151514141414131212121212121288
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)156166156156392411485341763589571414309285240389359566556464395
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
10
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
SE
10
E
10
ENE
5
E
10
E
5
E
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
NE
5
SE
10
ESE
10
E
15
E
15
E
10
E
5
E
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscrosscrossglasscrosscross-
on
glasscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrossglasscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:34PM
0.66
9:51AM
0.50
12:31AM
0.78
10:57AM
0.45
1:21AM
0.89
12:03PM
0.41
2:08AM
0.96
1:06PM
0.40
2:52AM
1.00
2:01PM
0.41
3:35AM
1.01
2:52PM
0.42
4:16AM
0.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:07PM
0.02
5:29AM
0.38
4:54PM
-0.04
7:02AM
0.34
5:42PM
-0.09
8:08AM
0.28
6:32PM
-0.14
8:59AM
0.23
7:22PM
-0.18
9:42AM
0.19
8:10PM
-0.19
10:21AM
0.16
8:57PM
-0.18
11:00AM
0.15
Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunrise--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:54
Sunset5:50--5:50--5:51--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:53--
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----21-41--1-2--1373--
Temp. °C242324242323232323232323232223242323222222
Feels °C (?)242424242525232525232524232423242523222323
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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 12 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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