Hilo Breakwall surf break

Hilo Breakwall surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 20 Mar 2026 HST
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Hilo Breakwall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hilo Breakwall sea temperature is
24.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (Mar 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 20th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 27th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 27th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
N
0.9
N
1
N
1.1
N
1.2
N
1.5
N
1.2
N
1
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.8
N
1
N
1.8
N
2.1
N
2.4
NNE
2.5
NNE
2.5
NNE
2.5
NNE
2.5
NNE
Period(s) (?)10101111101110101110109101010101010101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1641672372672945363022047971948513821659387811531283123112801385
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
25
SE
5
SSE
10
ESE
20
NNW
10
NW
10
SSE
5
S
5
SSW
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
S
10
ENE
10
NE
10
NNW
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
15
N
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassglassoffcross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
onononononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:34PM
0.75
4:09AM
0.58
5:22PM
0.76
4:37AM
0.49
6:18PM
0.74
5:03AM
0.40
7:29PM
0.70
5:24AM
0.32
9:01PM
0.68
10:34PM
0.69
10:04AM
0.23
11:42PM
0.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:59AM
-0.11
10:40PM
0.11
10:29AM
-0.12
11:34PM
0.18
11:02AM
-0.11
12:45AM
0.26
11:42AM
-0.08
2:43AM
0.30
12:34PM
-0.03
1:56PM
0.03
6:39AM
0.19
3:48PM
0.05
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise6:24--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:18--
Sunset-6:30--6:30--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:31-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----342-51---2--1----
Temp. °C272725272624242523232323232323232322232322
Feels °C (?)262627292826252526232325242425222222232222
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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.

Hilo Breakwall is 3 km (2 miles) from Hilo. If you plan a vacation in Big Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hilo. Hilo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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