Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Hilo Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 23 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 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, E swell with 1,368 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 24th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 27th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 26th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 172mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed night, fresh winds from the E by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
26
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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4
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2
1
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
E
9
1.9
E
8
2
E
8
2.4
E
8
2.5
E
8
2.5
E
8
3
E
9
2.5
E
8
2.5
E
8
1.8
NE
9
1.9
E
9
2.4
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
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8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
595
493
520
746
825
937
1368
1014
935
512
623
839
616
470
367
318
326
293
238
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
20
E
15
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
15
E
15
ESE
15
E
5
SSE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
SSW
15
SE
15
SE
10
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Wind State
cross-off
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cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
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
3:41PM0.64m
4:55AM0.84m
4:08PM0.56m
Low Tide
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
10:16AM0.20m
10:00PM-0.05m
11:09AM0.26m
10:32PM-0.04m
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 mm
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11
40
22
19
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14
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Temp °C
26
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Feels °C
29
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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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