Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Hilo Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 31 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
27.1°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 1 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, E swell with 1,021 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 31 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NNE 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 Saturday (Oct 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 31st Oct)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 5th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 7th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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105
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367
339
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Wind (km/h)
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ENE
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NNE
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WNW
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ESE
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High Tide
7:15PM0.31m
9:13AM0.79m
9:41PM0.35m
10:18AM0.77m
11:12PM0.45m
11:09AM0.75m
00:10AM0.56m
11:50AM0.72m
00:55AM0.67m
12:24PM0.68m
1:34AM0.76m
12:55PM0.63m
2:09AM0.84m
Low Tide
3:59PM0.27m
1:06AM0.12m
4:56PM0.22m
2:49AM0.19m
5:32PM0.17m
4:25AM0.22m
6:01PM0.11m
5:40AM0.23m
6:28PM0.06m
6:40AM0.24m
6:52PM0.02m
7:32AM0.25m
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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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