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Hulihee Palace Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Big Island (60 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
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Hulihee Palace surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 02 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hulihee Palace surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hulihee Palace sea temperature is
25.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hulihee Palace this week:
The surf forecast for Hulihee Palace over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hulihee Palace in the next 16 days are 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 3rd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 3rd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 3rd May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hulihee Palace over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Sat 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 16 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | NW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 | NW 14 | S 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | |
146 | 87 | 215 | 158 | 89 | 87 | 52 | 61 | 51 | 102 | 61 | 131 | 144 | 109 | 121 | 118 | 149 | 90 | 129 | 71 | 107 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | on | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:08AM0.21m | 5:12PM0.64m | 4:45AM0.19m | 5:52PM0.63m | 5:30AM0.16m | 6:36PM0.61m | 6:28AM0.15m | 7:25PM0.59m | 7:50AM0.15m | 8:18PM0.57m | 9:26AM0.17m | 9:12PM0.54m | 10:45AM0.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:49PM0.09m | 9:40AM-0.02m | 00:40AM0.09m | 10:08AM-0.00m | 1:37AM0.09m | 10:40AM0.02m | 2:37AM0.09m | 11:18AM0.05m | 3:36AM0.08m | 12:08PM0.09m | 4:23AM0.06m | 1:23PM0.12m | 5:01AM0.04m | 3:03PM0.15m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
 | 6:46 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 |
2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SSW 15 | S 14 |
 kJ | 146 | 87 | 215 | 158 | 89 | 87 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 43 | 30 | 131 | 144 | 109 | 121 | 118 | 109 | 75 | 71 | 71 | 107 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 16 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | NW 12 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 87 | 82 | 37 | 36 | 31 | 19 | 17 | 48 | 47 | 102 | 61 | 29 | 15 | 108 | 106 | 97 | 149 | 90 | 129 | 47 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 13 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | NW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 19 | NW 16 | NW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 3 | NW 16 |
| kJ | 62 | 59 | 18 | 60 | 37 | 36 | 27 | 61 | 51 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 73 | 41 | 80 | 63 | 34 | 62 | 29 | 2 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | S 5 | — | NW 3 | SSW 3 | NW 2 | NW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 5 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 100 | 118 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 96 | 70 | 82 | 0 | 82 | 1 | 7 | 96 | 100 | 7 | 100 | 96 | 18 | 118 | 82 |
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Information about the Hulihee Palace Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hulihee Palace provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hulihee Palace can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hulihee Palace 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 (Hulihee Palace) 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 Hulihee Palace 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.
Hulihee Palace 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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