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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 14 Nov 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
26.4° 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 (Nov 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at James Kealoha Beach Park in the next 12 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 5PM. 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+) 5AM (Sat 15th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 20th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 20th Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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 28mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Fri
21
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
1
0
3
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
NE
1.5
NE
1.4
NE
1.3
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1
NE
0.9
NE
1.1
E
0.9
NE
1
ESE
1
E
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.2
ESE
1.7
E
2
E
2.3
E
2
E
1.8
E
1.7
E
Period(s) (?)9999989871088778888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)491349281249193184145102134154120115311236159332507699546448401
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
10
NE
10
NNE
5
W
5
SE
5
E
5
S
10
SE
5
NW
25
NNW
0
SW
10
NNW
5
W
10
SE
15
SE
10
S
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:41AM
0.62
11:56AM
0.63
1:17AM
0.71
12:26PM
0.59
1:49AM
0.78
12:54PM
0.56
2:19AM
0.84
1:22PM
0.52
2:50AM
0.87
1:51PM
0.49
3:22AM
0.88
2:20PM
0.46
3:56AM
0.88
2:50PM
0.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:18AM
0.29
6:31PM
0.05
7:11AM
0.29
6:52PM
0.02
7:56AM
0.29
7:15PM
-0.01
8:38AM
0.28
7:39PM
-0.04
9:18AM
0.27
8:05PM
-0.05
9:58AM
0.27
8:33PM
-0.05
10:39AM
0.28
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Fri
21
Sunrise-6:28--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:30--6:31--6:31-
Sunset--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:38--5:38
rain showers
part cloud
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rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
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part cloud
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Rain (mm)
10-----611137----19213--
Temp. °C242424242424242320232323232424242525242424
Feels °C (?)252525272625262522212223252525262525252525
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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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