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The surf forecast for Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls in the next 12 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Friday (Nov 28) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 27th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 30th Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 30th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | WNW | NW | NW | NW | WNW | WNW | WNW | ||
| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 70 | 155 | 181 | 137 | 102 | 128 | 84 | 92 | 33 | 222 | 1553 | 1885 | 1777 | 1224 | 443 | 479 | 368 | 178 | 79 | 44 | 79 | |||
Wind (km/h) | NNW | SSW | NW | WNW | NW | WNW | NW | SSW | WNW | NW | SW | WNW | NW | SSW | NW | NNW | SW | W | WSW | NNW | NW | ||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 9:32PM 0.24 | 8:49AM 0.58 | 10:45PM 0.32 | 9:42AM 0.53 | 11:39PM 0.42 | 10:37AM 0.47 | 12:26AM 0.52 | 11:31AM 0.41 | 1:10AM 0.62 | 12:25PM 0.35 | 1:54AM 0.72 | 1:18PM 0.30 | 2:38AM 0.79 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:54PM 0.07 | 1:24AM 0.19 | 4:28PM 0.05 | 3:14AM 0.23 | 5:00PM 0.02 | 5:00AM 0.23 | 5:31PM -0.01 | 6:29AM 0.20 | 6:03PM -0.04 | 7:43AM 0.16 | 6:37PM -0.06 | 8:49AM 0.12 | 7:13PM -0.08 | 9:48AM 0.09 | |||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | ||
| Sunset | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | ||

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The above surf forecast table for Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls 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 (Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls) 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 Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls 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.
Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls is 95 km (59 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.

