Kaalualu Point surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 28 Jan 2026 HST
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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
25.1° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kaalualu Point in the next 12 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 29th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 29th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 4th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaalualu Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Mon night).

Wed
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
SE
0.7
SE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.6
SE
1
ESE
0.9
SE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.6
E
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
Period(s) (?)888888888989888899888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)94646361761061039578591281121201111081118656108147128
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
10
ENE
20
E
5
E
5
NNE
10
ESE
10
E
20
ENE
25
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
10
ESE
5
ESE
10
SW
25
WSW
30
W
20
WNW
5
ESE
25
ENE
30
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:30AM
0.95
1:12PM
0.42
2:19AM
1.02
2:11PM
0.47
3:02AM
1.06
2:59PM
0.52
3:42AM
1.07
3:42PM
0.57
4:17AM
1.05
4:24PM
0.62
4:50AM
1.00
5:05PM
0.65
5:20AM
0.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:48PM
0.10
8:43AM
0.25
6:54PM
0.06
9:21AM
0.19
7:50PM
0.02
9:54AM
0.15
8:39PM
-0.00
10:26AM
0.12
9:25PM
0.00
10:56AM
0.10
10:07PM
0.04
11:25AM
0.10
10:48PM
0.10
11:52AM
0.10
Wed
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:54
Sunset6:13--6:14--6:14--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242324242425242424242324242324252425252324
Feels °C (?)232424252626262522232224252525242225262521
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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 12 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.

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