Surf Forecasts:
Hilo Breakwall surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 250 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Wednesday (Jun 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 10th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hilo Breakwall over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
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250 | 250 | 210 | 176 | 143 | 117 | 94 | 91 | 70 | 48 | 48 | 35 | 35 | 41 | 85 | 66 | 196 | 168 | 99 | 115 | 110 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 12:16PM0.66m | 10:56PM0.49m | 1:05PM0.78m | 11:49PM0.44m | 1:52PM0.87m | 00:43AM0.40m | 2:38PM0.95m | 1:36AM0.38m | 3:25PM0.98m | 2:28AM0.37m | 4:12PM0.99m | 3:22AM0.36m | 4:59PM0.96m | 4:19AM0.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:13PM0.30m | 5:42AM-0.11m | 7:27PM0.26m | 6:24AM-0.16m | 8:30PM0.22m | 7:08AM-0.21m | 9:24PM0.19m | 7:54AM-0.24m | 10:16PM0.16m | 8:41AM-0.24m | 11:05PM0.15m | 9:29AM-0.21m | 11:54PM0.14m | ||||||||
5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | 2 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
250 | 250 | 210 | 176 | 143 | 117 | 94 | 91 | 70 | 48 | 48 | 35 | 35 | 41 | 85 | 66 | 196 | 168 | 99 | 115 | 110 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 11 | S 12 | S 16 | S 12 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | NE 12 | ENE 11 | SE 17 | SSE 16 | ESE 6 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 |
14 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 44 | 11 | 25 | 6 | 22 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 18 | S 18 | S 12 | S 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 8 | S 11 | SE 18 | SE 17 | N 8 | N 8 | SSE 16 | SE 9 | SE 10 |
4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 125 | 78 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 170 | 94 | 4 | 87 | 84 | 84 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
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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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