Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Hilo Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
27.1° C
0.7° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, E swell with 1,374 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with E 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 (Aug 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 18th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 24th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 23rd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
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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1
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
8
1
E
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.8
NNE
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0.9
NE
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1.1
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6
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NE
7
1.2
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.6
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9
2.3
E
10
2.4
E
11
2.3
E
10
2.3
E
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
191
135
202
160
167
159
169
119
51
79
93
36
177
257
386
1055
1354
1098
899
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
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NE
15
NE
5
NNW
10
NE
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NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
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N
10
SSW
15
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ESE
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NNE
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:37AM0.61m
5:52PM0.50m
9:03AM0.61m
5:11PM0.43m
10:44AM0.63m
11:57AM0.68m
9:40PM0.31m
12:45PM0.72m
11:41PM0.34m
1:21PM0.77m
00:34AM0.39m
Low Tide
00:27AM0.07m
1:21PM0.39m
1:03AM0.10m
4:14PM0.43m
1:53AM0.12m
3:11AM0.13m
8:36PM0.31m
8:07PM0.28m
5:43AM0.08m
8:15PM0.25m
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 mm
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19
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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