Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Hilo Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
27.5°C
0.8° 

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 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, E swell with 1,184 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 13s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 22nd Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 24th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 22nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 100mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
2
E
9
2.4
E
10
2.5
E
10
2.2
E
9
2.1
E
9
2.2
E
9
2.5
E
9
2.2
E
9
2
E
8
2.2
E
8
2
E
8
2.2
E
8
1.9
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.2
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8
2.2
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8
2.1
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8
2
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8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
445
434
367
642
1048
1184
828
723
758
1028
720
555
671
533
609
485
807
660
676
602
549
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
NE
5
E
15
E
15
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
20
ENE
10
ENE
5
N
10
N
10
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
5
NE
5
ESE
5
ENE
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
12:37PM0.75m
00:25AM0.45m
1:06PM0.78m
1:02AM0.52m
1:32PM0.80m
1:37AM0.60m
1:57PM0.81m
2:13AM0.67m
2:22PM0.80m
2:49AM0.74m
2:48PM0.77m
3:28AM0.80m
3:14PM0.71m
4:09AM0.83m
Low Tide
7:25PM0.23m
6:09AM0.11m
7:40PM0.19m
6:50AM0.09m
7:57PM0.14m
7:29AM0.07m
8:18PM0.09m
8:08AM0.08m
8:40PM0.04m
8:47AM0.10m
9:04PM-0.01m
9:30AM0.14m
9:31PM-0.03m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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