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James Kealoha Beach Park Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Big Island (60 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
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James Kealoha Beach Park surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 HST
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 Thursday (Sep 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 20th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 22nd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for James Kealoha Beach Park over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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 kJ (?) | 147 | 147 | 127 | 103 | 114 | 91 | 153 | 109 | 201 | 250 | 269 | 215 | 256 | 287 | 145 | 117 | 143 | 91 | 77 | 73 | 59 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 3:34PM 0.66 | 4:28AM 0.77 | 3:54PM 0.59 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 9:54AM 0.19 | 9:50PM 0.03 | 10:32AM 0.24 | 10:11PM 0.04 | ||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for HAW - Big Island
Continuing clean conditions at James Kealoha Beach Park (calm at BUOY-ILOH1 3 km from James Kealoha Beach Park). 1.6m 7s swell from the E with a 0.5m 9s swell from the N. 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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