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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 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
26.9° 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 Wednesday (Sep 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at James Kealoha Beach Park in the next 12 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 17th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 18th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 21st Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
2
1
0
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
0.6
N
0.7
N
1.1
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.1
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.2
NE
1.2
NE
1.2
NE
Period(s) (?)88888777711118888898888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)18718725716916315915214712490114142162171167232249219191191187
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
15
NE
10
E
10
E
10
ESE
0
SW
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
NNE
15
NE
10
NNE
0
NE
20
E
10
E
5
ENE
15
E
15
E
5
S
10
ESE
10
ENE
5
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		glasscrosscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		glasscrosscrossglasscrosscrossoffcross-
off		cross-
on		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:21PM
0.82
12:08AM
0.40
1:02PM
0.84
12:57AM
0.48
1:36PM
0.84
1:36AM
0.55
2:04PM
0.83
2:12AM
0.62
2:29PM
0.81
2:46AM
0.68
2:52PM
0.77
3:19AM
0.73
3:14PM
0.72
3:53AM
0.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:27PM
0.22
5:50AM
0.07
7:47PM
0.18
6:43AM
0.05
8:08PM
0.14
7:27AM
0.05
8:28PM
0.11
8:05AM
0.06
8:48PM
0.08
8:42AM
0.09
9:08PM
0.05
9:17AM
0.13
9:29PM
0.03
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--
Sunset-6:21--6:21--6:20--6:19--6:17--6:16--6:15-
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--2--------2715641--1
Temp. °C252525262525252525252526262626252525252525
Feels °C (?)262627272526272728272729282729282727262627
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for HAW - Big Island

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at James Kealoha Beach Park (calm at Hilo Airport 3 km from James Kealoha Beach Park). 1.3m 8s swell from the E with a 0.5m 9s swell from the NNW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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Information about the James Kealoha Beach Park Surf forecast

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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