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Kaalualu Point surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
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Kaalualu Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kaalualu Point sea temperature is
25.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kaalualu Point this week:
The surf forecast for Kaalualu Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kaalualu Point in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) 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+) | 5PM (Sun 10th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 10th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 5th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaalualu Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, light winds from the E by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sun 10 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | |
289 | 187 | 270 | 311 | 281 | 331 | 203 | 222 | 177 | 173 | 239 | 290 | 290 | 306 | 262 | 270 | 251 | 211 | 237 | 251 | 207 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 4:37AM0.47m | 5:37PM0.89m | 5:08AM0.44m | 6:18PM0.85m | 5:45AM0.40m | 7:05PM0.81m | 6:41AM0.38m | 8:00PM0.78m | 8:19AM0.37m | 9:00PM0.76m | 10:17AM0.41m | 10:00PM0.75m | 11:34AM0.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:49PM0.24m | 10:21AM0.10m | 00:36AM0.27m | 10:51AM0.13m | 1:31AM0.29m | 11:25AM0.16m | 2:39AM0.30m | 12:05PM0.21m | 3:52AM0.29m | 1:04PM0.27m | 4:47AM0.26m | 2:39PM0.33m | 5:26AM0.21m | 4:25PM0.35m | |||||||
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
6:45 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 17 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
100 | 63 | 56 | 50 | 281 | 237 | 203 | 222 | 177 | 173 | 239 | 290 | 290 | 151 | 262 | 223 | 206 | 211 | 237 | 251 | 207 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | S 13 | SW 19 | S 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
39 | 89 | 14 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 102 | 61 | 131 | 84 | 107 | 163 | 53 | 34 | 36 | 84 | 71 | 109 | 62 | 34 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | S 20 | S 19 | SW 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 18 | SSW 12 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 |
37 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 23 | 25 | 12 | 42 | 11 | 73 | 107 | 70 | 35 | 2 | 54 | 30 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 55 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | NE 8 | E 3 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — |
289 | 187 | 270 | 311 | — | 331 | — | — | — | 10 | 6 | — | — | 306 | — | 270 | 251 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 85 | 109 | 109 | 104 | 109 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 202 | 109 | 66 | 109 | 66 | 106 | 106 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
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Information about the Kaalualu Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kaalualu Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kaalualu Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kaalualu Point 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 (Kaalualu Point) 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 Kaalualu Point 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.
Kaalualu Point is 105 km (65 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.












