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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 15 Jan 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
25.3° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (Jan 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 18th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 18th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 16th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu night, light winds from the E by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
3
2
3
1
1
2
2
0
2
0
1
3
1
Swell
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.9
NNW
1.9
N
1.8
N
1.6
N
1.5
N
1.3
N
1.2
N
1
N
0.7
NW
1.1
ESE
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.8
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.5
ESE
Period(s) (?)13151515141312121211168787788888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)149837161915461172862660472383242258147246217156183228255365319250
Wind
(km/h)
30
NNW
35
NNW
30
N
25
N
15
N
15
NNE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
ESE
15
ESE
5
SSE
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
SSW
15
ESE
25
SE
15
S
30
SSE
25
SSE
5
SW
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:31AM
0.83
1:30PM
0.38
3:02AM
0.86
2:10PM
0.41
3:32AM
0.88
2:48PM
0.43
4:01AM
0.89
3:27PM
0.45
4:30AM
0.88
4:08PM
0.47
4:58AM
0.86
4:53PM
0.48
5:26AM
0.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:58PM
-0.04
9:19AM
0.23
7:38PM
-0.07
9:44AM
0.20
8:15PM
-0.10
10:10AM
0.18
8:50PM
-0.10
10:37AM
0.16
9:25PM
-0.08
11:06AM
0.14
10:00PM
-0.04
11:35AM
0.12
10:37PM
0.03
12:06PM
0.09
Thu
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56
Sunset6:00--6:01--6:01--6:02--6:04--6:04--6:05--
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----------11----21---
Temp. °C232321222121222222232222232223242325252324
Feels °C (?)211815181819202020212122212123212422212425
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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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