James Kealoha Beach Park surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 07 Mar 2026 HST
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James Kealoha Beach Park surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's James Kealoha Beach Park sea temperature is
24.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for James Kealoha Beach Park this week:

The surf forecast for James Kealoha Beach Park over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at James Kealoha Beach Park in the next 12 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Friday (Mar 13) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 7th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 7th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 8th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for James Kealoha Beach Park over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Sat
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
0
0
2
1
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
E
2.3
E
2.2
E
2.2
E
2.1
E
2
E
1.9
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
E
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.2
SE
1.2
SE
1
SE
1.2
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
E
0.9
E
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
Period(s) (?)999999999989777788788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8768858308487927056264423632582461681561601051381057486216216
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
20
S
30
SSE
5
SSW
0
SSW
30
SE
30
SSE
20
SSE
30
SSE
35
SSE
35
S
40
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:04PM
0.63
4:59AM
0.46
6:55PM
0.60
5:02AM
0.40
8:09PM
0.56
10:00PM
0.55
11:31PM
0.59
9:59AM
0.24
12:22AM
0.64
11:47AM
0.29
12:57AM
0.69
12:35PM
0.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:03AM
0.26
11:35AM
0.01
1:06AM
0.33
12:05PM
0.04
12:48PM
0.08
2:16PM
0.11
8:19AM
0.23
4:15PM
0.10
7:42AM
0.21
5:31PM
0.06
7:48AM
0.17
Sat
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sunrise--6:33--6:33--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:30--6:28
Sunset6:27--6:27--6:27--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:29--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
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rain showers
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clear
Rain (mm)
273242-3----2--------
Temp. °C232323232222232223242326272426252425262528
Feels °C (?)222323232223232221222223262724222022222123
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The above surf forecast table for James Kealoha Beach Park provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at James Kealoha Beach Park can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our James Kealoha Beach Park 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 (James Kealoha Beach Park) 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 James Kealoha Beach Park 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.

James Kealoha Beach Park is 7 km (4 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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