Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Hilo Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
26.8° 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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 748 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 1st Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.8
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.1
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8
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
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8
1.7
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8
1.7
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1.4
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8
1.3
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9
1.5
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12
1.5
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11
1.4
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10
1.3
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9
1.2
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1.1
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8
1.1
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
324
374
437
629
660
618
528
504
412
361
277
237
583
496
394
280
208
171
142
Wind (km/h)
5
E
15
ENE
20
NE
10
NNE
10
ENE
15
NE
5
NW
15
NE
10
NE
5
NNE
10
ENE
10
E
5
SW
10
ESE
15
ESE
5
SSE
15
E
10
ENE
0
NW
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
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glassy
High Tide
3:55AM0.48m
4:39PM0.85m
4:38AM0.51m
5:05PM0.81m
5:25AM0.52m
5:30PM0.74m
6:21AM0.54m
5:55PM0.66m
7:31AM0.57m
6:21PM0.58m
8:59AM0.61m
6:50PM0.49m
Low Tide
10:47PM0.15m
9:45AM-0.01m
11:14PM0.12m
10:21AM0.05m
11:43PM0.10m
11:01AM0.14m
00:12AM0.08m
11:48AM0.23m
00:47AM0.06m
12:53PM0.34m
1:28AM0.04m
2:42PM0.41m
2:22AM0.02m
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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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