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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
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 16 Nov 2025 HST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kawaihae Breakwater this week:
The surf forecast for Kawaihae Breakwater over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kawaihae Breakwater in the next 12 days are 0.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 20th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 20th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 22nd Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawaihae Breakwater over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sun 23 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 46 | 42 | 39 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 39 | 27 | 18 | 56 | 91 | 65 | 63 | 43 | 17 | 66 | 84 | 179 | 153 | 130 | 74 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | glass | off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | glass | glass | on | cross | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:35AM 0.66 | 2:02PM 0.36 | 3:05AM 0.71 | 2:37PM 0.32 | 3:36AM 0.74 | 3:13PM 0.28 | 4:08AM 0.76 | 3:48PM 0.25 | 4:41AM 0.76 | 4:24PM 0.23 | 5:18AM 0.74 | 5:02PM 0.21 | 5:57AM 0.72 | 5:45PM 0.19 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:09AM 0.15 | 7:56PM -0.01 | 9:54AM 0.12 | 8:20PM -0.02 | 10:36AM 0.10 | 8:46PM -0.02 | 11:18AM 0.09 | 9:14PM -0.02 | 12:00PM 0.09 | 9:44PM -0.02 | 12:46PM 0.09 | 10:16PM 0.00 | 1:35PM 0.09 | |||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sun 23 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | |
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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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