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Kawaihae Breakwater Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Big Island (60 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
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Kawaihae Breakwater surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kawaihae Breakwater this week:
The surf forecast for Kawaihae Breakwater over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kawaihae Breakwater in the next 16 days are 0.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 17th May) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 17th May) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 18th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawaihae Breakwater over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNE 6 | SW 15 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NW 13 | SW 16 | NW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SW 14 | SSW 21 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | |
0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 40 | 23 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 45 | 30 | 37 | 24 | 25 | 31 | 20 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 2:10PM0.66m | 1:39AM0.41m | 2:50PM0.75m | 2:27AM0.35m | 3:32PM0.83m | 3:14AM0.30m | 4:17PM0.87m | 4:04AM0.25m | 5:03PM0.88m | 4:56AM0.21m | 5:53PM0.86m | 5:55AM0.19m | 6:45PM0.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:33PM0.14m | 7:45AM-0.06m | 9:33PM0.09m | 8:18AM-0.09m | 10:31PM0.06m | 8:54AM-0.10m | 11:28PM0.04m | 9:33AM-0.10m | 00:26AM0.02m | 10:16AM-0.08m | 1:26AM0.02m | 11:03AM-0.04m | 2:26AM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:53 | — |
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Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
26 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 |
 kJ | 26 | 56 | 33 | 56 | 51 | 30 | 31 | 55 | 57 | 35 | 79 | 49 | 42 | 78 | 18 | 31 | 63 | 27 | 36 | 47 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | N 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | ENE 8 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 15 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 19 | 14 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 13 | 33 | 20 | 33 | 32 | 21 | 37 | 24 | 6 | 19 | 20 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | SW 15 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | NW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 21 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 11 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 25 | 40 | 18 | 33 | 5 | 28 | 24 | 45 | 30 | 17 | 18 | 25 | 31 | 24 | 41 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 88 | 46 | 46 | 87 | 54 | 50 | 91 | 87 | 35 | 88 | 88 | 23 | 86 | 0 | 54 | 88 | 91 | 46 | 88 | 46 | 50 |
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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 16 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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