Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls surf break

Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 16 May 2026 HST
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Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls sea temperature is
26.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls this week:

The surf forecast for Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 16th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 17th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 18th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
17
0.6
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
107
92
96
135
196
183
246
107
236
180
239
210
156
102
203
201
174
169
158
148
190
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
NNW
0
SW
10
W
10
SW
5
NNW
10
WSW
10
W
5
WNW
10
SW
10
W
5
SSE
10
SW
10
SW
5
W
10
WSW
5
NNE
0
NW
10
WSW
5
SW
0
NW
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
3:57PM0.77m
3:39AM0.20m
4:45PM0.78m
4:31AM0.17m
5:34PM0.77m
5:29AM0.15m
6:25PM0.74m
6:41AM0.15m
7:18PM0.69m
8:07AM0.17m
8:13PM0.63m
9:40AM0.22m
9:07PM0.56m
Low Tide
8:32AM-0.11m
11:15PM0.03m
9:10AM-0.10m
00:14AM0.02m
9:51AM-0.08m
1:14AM0.02m
10:37AM-0.05m
2:14AM0.02m
11:29AM0.01m
3:10AM0.02m
12:33PM0.07m
3:58AM0.01m
1:57PM0.13m
4:40AM-0.01m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:53
6:53
6:54
1
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
2
Temp °C
26
26
25
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
25
25
25
29
28
26
28
28
30
29
28
30
29
28
28
29
28
28
28
28
27
27
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
17
0.6
S
16
Energy kJ
107
9
96
135
196
183
246
107
236
180
239
210
156
102
203
201
174
169
158
148
190
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
12
0.4
SW
14
0.4
S
6
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
21
0.3
S
10
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
17
0.1
NW
11
0.3
S
9
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
SSE
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
S
18
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
25
54
11
52
117
18
96
87
3
99
5
15
62
60
56
17
28
37
99
93
68
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
11
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SW
14
0.4
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
S
6
0.3
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
SW
15
0.3
NW
9
0.1
SE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
S
11
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
19
92
53
12
7
61
6
75
31
49
12
25
25
10
8
8
13
6
14
9
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
4
0.4
NW
3
0.2
NNW
4
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
S
14
0.4
NW
5
0.3
NW
9
0.4
NW
5
0.3
SSE
5
0.4
WSW
3
Energy kJ
4
2
2
18
4
15
6
13
6
5
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
85
69
0
100
19
0
119
100
0
119
122
1
100
19
0
6
0
0
19
4
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
7
4
5
4
4
4
3
1
4
4
1
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
7
5
4
5
4
4
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Information about the Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Waiaha Rivermouth / Honls provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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.

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