Kawaihae Breakwater surf break

Kawaihae Breakwater surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 30 Jun 2025 HST
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Kawaihae Breakwater surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kawaihae Breakwater sea temperature is
26.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kawaihae Breakwater this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kawaihae Breakwater in the next 12 days are 0.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 07) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 5th Jul)0.5ft (0.2m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawaihae Breakwater over the next 12 days.

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Mon
30
Tuesday
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Sat
12
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
NW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
S
0.5
NE
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.2
SSW
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.2
SSW
0.5
NE
0.8
NE
0.2
SSW
0.1
SW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.1
W
0.1
SW
0.1
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.3
WNW
0.2
WNW
Period(s) (?)91413131312541515551456181616161615151914181514151619161716161515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)322181716001922001800301125252589158123420212417101329274928
Wind
(km/h)
0
S
5
E
10
NNE
0
NNE
10
E
5
N
5
NE
10
E
5
NNE
5
NE
15
E
15
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
15
ENE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
15
ENE
10
NNE
20
NE
10
ENE
15
NNE
5
NE
15
ENE
10
NE
5
NE
10
ENE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffglasscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:56PM
0.59
9:41AM
0.37
8:32PM
0.51
10:48AM
0.44
9:08PM
0.42
11:46AM
0.52
9:50PM
0.34
12:35PM
0.58
10:48PM
0.28
1:19PM
0.64
12:00AM
0.23
1:59PM
0.69
1:07AM
0.20
2:37PM
0.73
2:03AM
0.20
3:14PM
0.76
2:51AM
0.20
3:51PM
0.78
3:35AM
0.21
4:27PM
0.80
4:19AM
0.23
5:02PM
0.80
5:04AM
0.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:12AM
0.04
2:24PM
0.25
3:44AM
0.04
4:05PM
0.29
4:14AM
0.04
6:05PM
0.29
4:47AM
0.04
7:50PM
0.25
5:22AM
0.03
8:58PM
0.20
6:02AM
0.01
9:40PM
0.15
6:44AM
-0.00
10:14PM
0.11
7:28AM
-0.02
10:45PM
0.09
8:12AM
-0.04
11:15PM
0.07
8:53AM
-0.05
11:46PM
0.05
9:35AM
-0.04
12:17AM
0.04
10:17AM
-0.02
Mon
30
Tuesday
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Sat
12
Sunrise--5:47--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50
Sunset7:06--7:06--7:06--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:06--7:06--7:06--7:06--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262527272526262527262526272427272427272527272526262427272527272527272426
Feels °C (?)292827282627292729282826272426282426262528282624232327272527292627282527

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Kawaihae Breakwater Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kawaihae Breakwater provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kawaihae Breakwater can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kawaihae Breakwater 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 (Kawaihae Breakwater) 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 Kawaihae Breakwater 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.

Kawaihae Breakwater is 87 km (54 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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