
Surf Forecasts:
Kawaihae Breakwater surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with 151 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Oct 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 29th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 29th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 30th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawaihae Breakwater over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 17 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | SSW 15 | NNW 16 | N 9 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | N 7 | WNW 14 | NNE 9 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | W 12 |
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4 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 54 | 51 | 27 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 27 | 42 | 151 | 120 | 81 | 54 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 2:37PM0.48m | 3:29AM0.72m | 3:13PM0.42m | 4:08AM0.77m | 3:52PM0.36m | 4:50AM0.80m | 4:32PM0.30m | 5:36AM0.81m | 5:17PM0.24m | 6:27AM0.79m | 6:12PM0.20m | 7:26AM0.75m | 7:30PM0.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:06AM0.09m | 8:42PM-0.05m | 9:57AM0.08m | 9:09PM-0.08m | 10:50AM0.07m | 9:39PM-0.09m | 11:47AM0.06m | 10:13PM-0.08m | 12:49PM0.07m | 10:50PM-0.06m | 2:01PM0.08m | 11:33PM-0.02m | 3:21PM0.08m | 00:27AM0.03m | |||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 2 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | WSW 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 |
47 | 44 | 28 | 65 | 59 | 106 | 72 | 87 | 60 | 87 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 108 | 80 | 102 | 170 | 151 | 140 | 145 | 157 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | NNW 13 | NE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NE 5 | SSW 15 | N 11 | SSW 14 | NNE 12 | N 8 | WSW 7 | NNE 11 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 |
36 | 30 | 55 | 17 | 50 | 50 | 72 | 71 | 37 | 34 | 8 | 42 | 57 | 38 | 47 | 34 | 42 | 161 | 120 | 81 | 54 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NNW 16 | N 11 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | SSW 14 | WNW 14 | NE 7 | NE 6 | WSW 12 | SSW 15 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 |
4 | 4 | 28 | 58 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 26 | 22 | 54 | 51 | 27 | 41 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 27 | 42 | 55 | 51 | 47 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 86 | 46 | 11 | 86 | 46 | 8 | 86 | 8 | 8 | 86 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










