Hilo Breakwall Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 155.08° W

Hilo Breakwall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
27.4°C
0.7° 

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 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, E swell with 1,062 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) 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 11s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 24th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 24th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 23rd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 224mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the E by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
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0
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0
0
1
0
1
0
2
1
1
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
E
9
2.2
E
9
2.1
E
9
2.1
E
8
2.2
E
8
2.4
E
8
2.5
E
8
3
E
8
2.5
E
8
2.5
E
8
2.3
ENE
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
9
2.2
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1062
775
671
601
634
765
829
1039
829
943
655
439
440
676
534
424
318
330
291
277
228
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
ENE
5
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
30
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
10
ESE
15
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:32PM0.80m
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
7:57PM0.14m
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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44
31
25
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22
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Temp °C
26
26
26
26
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26
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26
26
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26
26
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26
26
25
Feels °C
29
29
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28
27
26
25
27
26
25
26
27
27
27
26
27
26
27
26
27
27
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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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