Hilo Breakwall surf break

Hilo Breakwall surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 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
25.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Hilo Breakwall surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ENE swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s 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 (May 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 28th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 3rd Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 28th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wed
3
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1
E
7
0.7
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.7
NNE
11
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.8
E
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
0.7
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.3
NNW
12
0.6
N
11
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
107
192
108
59
122
121
90
77
90
82
59
75
80
159
149
39
29
31
88
149
134
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
5
WNW
10
ENE
10
ENE
0
NNW
10
ENE
10
ENE
0
WNW
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
NE
10
NNE
5
S
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
ESE
15
ENE
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
00:25AM0.44m
2:12PM0.77m
1:00AM0.40m
2:45PM0.81m
1:35AM0.38m
3:18PM0.83m
2:10AM0.36m
3:52PM0.83m
2:46AM0.34m
4:28PM0.81m
3:22AM0.33m
5:06PM0.79m
4:01AM0.31m
5:45PM0.77m
Low Tide
6:53AM-0.09m
8:42PM0.24m
7:21AM-0.11m
9:24PM0.22m
7:51AM-0.12m
10:03PM0.21m
8:23AM-0.11m
10:42PM0.20m
8:56AM-0.10m
11:23PM0.20m
9:31AM-0.08m
00:06AM0.21m
10:06AM-0.05m
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:52
6:53
6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:55
4
1
2
2
1
1
1
3
4
Temp °C
23
23
24
23
23
24
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
25
25
24
26
26
25
25
25
24
25
25
25
25
25
26
25
26
27
27
26
27
27
27
28
27
27
27
28
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1
E
7
0.7
ESE
8
1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
ESE
8
1
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
E
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
7
Energy kJ
107
192
108
60
122
94
94
118
99
107
101
101
80
159
149
81
62
60
47
149
134
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
7
0.4
NNE
12
0.9
NE
7
0.7
NE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.4
NNW
10
0.5
N
10
0.7
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.6
N
11
0.6
NNW
10
0.5
NNW
10
Energy kJ
102
52
77
59
91
91
90
77
90
82
59
75
52
34
50
39
29
16
88
77
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
13
0.2
NNW
13
0.4
N
11
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
N
11
0.7
NNE
11
0.6
NNE
10
0.5
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
10
0.5
N
11
0.3
N
8
0.1
S
18
0.4
NNW
9
0.3
NNW
9
0.3
NNW
12
0.6
NE
6
0.1
SE
16
0.2
N
14
Energy kJ
51
17
38
40
83
121
78
52
31
19
20
18
61
10
6
28
16
31
24
10
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
4
3
1
4
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
99
94
4
99
94
2
172
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
2
2
4
1
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
1
4
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
5
3
4
3
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
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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.

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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