Kawaihae Breakwater Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.05° N 155.84° W

Kawaihae Breakwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kawaihae Breakwater sea temperature is
26.5° C
0.4° 

Kawaihae Breakwater surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kawaihae Breakwater surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 24s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, SSW swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 24s period with SSW swell.

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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 24s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kawaihae Breakwater in the next 16 days are 0.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul)0.5ft (0.2m) 24s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul)0.5ft (0.2m) 24s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawaihae Breakwater over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, checking in on the Big Island waters. Let’s be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking flat as a pancake for a good surf. We’ve got a long wait ahead.

The most consistent option on the cards is Kawaihae Breakwater (Big Island). We’re looking at an almost two-week stretch of very minimal to no surf, starting Wednesday the 22nd of July. You’ll see a tiny bit of knee-high energy, around 0.7ft to 1ft, but it's so weak the combined energy barely gets out of the single or low double digits (like 55 on the 22nd). It’s just not worth paddling out for anything serious.

There is a glimmer of activity that shows up on the weekend of the 1st of August. The swell starts to show a little more life, coming from the West at 1ft to 2ft. The combined energy finally climbs into moderate territory, hitting 101 on the 2nd of August. When it does show up, it’s coming from the West which is the ideal direction for this spot. The wind looks clean with light to moderate offshore breezes from the NE and NNE. It’s not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the best we’ve got on the board. For a break that’s fairly consistent and can be crowded sometimes, this little window of surfable but very ordinary conditions is a better bet than the dead flat period before it.

After that, by the 3rd of August, it fades back into poor surf conditions with tiny swells again. Realistically, for the next two weeks, unless you’re desperate for a tiny wave and some clean conditions on the 1st and 2nd of August, you might be better off leaving the board in the car and enjoying the sunshine.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
24
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
13
0.9
NNE
6
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
20
1
NNE
8
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SW
14
0.9
NNE
8
1
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
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NNE
8
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NNE
8
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NNE
7
1
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9
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ENE
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Energy kJ
55
30
28
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25
30
16
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25
37
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0
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Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
15
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25
NE
15
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15
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15
NE
20
NE
15
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15
NE
5
NE
5
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
10
NE
Wind State
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High Tide
11:51AM0.59m
9:44PM0.25m
12:45PM0.63m
11:28PM0.20m
1:32PM0.66m
00:54AM0.19m
2:14PM0.70m
1:52AM0.20m
2:52PM0.72m
2:37AM0.22m
3:27PM0.74m
3:16AM0.24m
3:59PM0.76m
3:54AM0.27m
Low Tide
7:48PM0.24m
4:32AM0.04m
8:54PM0.19m
5:23AM0.04m
9:26PM0.14m
6:18AM0.02m
9:52PM0.11m
7:09AM0.01m
10:16PM0.09m
7:56AM-0.01m
10:41PM0.08m
8:38AM-0.02m
11:05PM0.06m
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7:04
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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