
Surf Forecasts:
Hulihee Palace surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SW swell.
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 Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hulihee Palace over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up.
The whole 16-day window is a bit of a slow burn, and for the first week, there’s basically nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny and the conditions are just poor. You’ll be waiting a long time before anything with a bit of push shows up.
Kicking off on Monday, August 3rd at Hulihee Palace, it’s a real struggle. We’re looking at a 2ft S swell, but with a light breeze onshore and the report saying “poor surf conditions,” it’s a hard pass. That theme runs through the next few days – tiny waves, messy winds, and nothing to get excited about.
There’s a glimmer on Saturday, August 8th. The afternoon goes glassy, with a 1ft SSW swell and a lovely 18-second period. The combined energy jumps to 204 (moderate), which is the best we’ve seen. It’s not big, but that long period groundswell will wrap in cleanly. The winds are glassy, so it’ll be super clean. For a reef break like Hulihee Palace, that long period is a real treat. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Sunday, August 9th is a bit more mucky, with cross-onshore winds and a risk of thunderstorms, so Saturday afternoon is the clear standout for the first week.
Heading into the second week, the swell finally starts to build. From Monday, August 10th, we see the swell height climb to 3ft from the SSW, with a 15-second period. The energy jumps to 388 (moderate), but the wind is onshore or cross-shore, and the reports still say “marginal.” It’s a step in the right direction, but not clean.
By Wednesday, August 12th, the swell is up to 3ft from the S, with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is a strong 906 (moderate to strong). That’s proper energy. The problem is the wind stays cross-onshore, and it’s choppy by the afternoon. It’s still a “marginal” call, but for a seasoned surfer, that’s a wave worth a look if you can work around the wind.
The real potential peak looks like Thursday, August 13th through Friday, August 14th. The swell stays around 3ft to 4ft from the S, with periods of 15-16 seconds. The energy is still in the 750-900 range. The issue is the persistent cross-onshore wind and risk of thunderstorms. It’s not a classic, clean day, but the size is there. For a reef break, that long period S swell will be holding up nicely, even if it’s a bit bumpy. It’s not beginner territory at that size, but for intermediates and up, it’s the most interesting window of the whole forecast.
The last few days of the forecast, from August 16th onwards, the swell drops back to 3ft to 3ft from the WNW, with the energy fading. The wind stays light and cross-onshore, so it’s marginal again.
If I’m picking one standout, it’s Saturday afternoon, August 8th for the clean, glassy conditions on a small, long-period groundswell. For a bit more size and power, keep an eye on Thursday, August 13th and Friday, August 14th, even though the wind might not be perfect. It’s the only real swell of the month so far.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
42 | 77 | 83 | 82 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 46 | 57 | 43 | 33 | 52 | 80 | 50 | 98 | 95 | 106 | 124 | 108 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 7:25AM0.45m | 6:38PM0.46m | 8:31AM0.50m | 7:17PM0.38m | 9:44AM0.56m | 8:09PM0.30m | 10:56AM0.63m | 9:33PM0.24m | 12:00PM0.69m | 11:15PM0.21m | 12:56PM0.75m | 00:37AM0.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:55AM0.04m | 1:00PM0.22m | 1:27AM0.03m | 2:37PM0.26m | 2:05AM0.03m | 4:46PM0.26m | 2:55AM0.02m | 6:41PM0.22m | 3:54AM0.02m | 7:48PM0.16m | 5:01AM0.01m | 8:33PM0.11m | |||||||
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
7:00 | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | S 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 |
34 | 77 | 83 | 82 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 33 | 52 | 80 | 19 | 35 | 46 | 106 | 124 | 99 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | SSW 18 | S 13 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 17 |
42 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 57 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 31 | 19 | 38 | 29 | 98 | 95 | 83 | 43 | 77 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | W 11 | SW 16 | S 13 | W 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 |
25 | 26 | 16 | 28 | 9 | 41 | 31 | 29 | 57 | 33 | 29 | 27 | 11 | 50 | 50 | 42 | 27 | 37 | 108 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | NNW 2 | — | NW 3 | SW 2 | SW 10 | — | — |
— | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 23 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 100 | 82 | 20 | 70 | 82 | 0 | 100 | 82 | 1 | 7 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 96 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island | |||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | |||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Latest Updates
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.











