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Kawaihae Breakwater surf break

Kawaihae Breakwater surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 23 Jan 2026 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
25.3° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s 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 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 23rd Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 30th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 30th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
NW
0.3
WNW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.2
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.8
NW
Period(s) (?)131212121211111413131212121213131212181619
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)14510381555330233228162815232342331428121330468
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
5
NE
0
SW
0
SW
5
WNW
5
NW
5
NE
10
N
5
NE
5
E
5
NW
5
E
0
NNW
5
WSW
0
ENE
5
E
5
NNE
5
NNE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffglassglassglasscrosscrossoffcross-
off		offcross-
off		glassglassglassglassglasscross-
off		glassglasscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
8:08PM
0.46
7:22AM
0.51
9:16PM
0.52
8:00AM
0.41
10:31PM
0.58
8:49AM
0.30
11:45PM
0.65
10:21AM
0.22
12:50AM
0.72
12:16PM
0.18
1:47AM
0.77
1:38PM
0.19
2:36AM
0.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:40PM
0.00
1:35AM
0.21
2:13PM
-0.00
3:09AM
0.26
2:52PM
-0.01
5:26AM
0.26
3:40PM
-0.01
7:38AM
0.20
4:41PM
-0.01
8:43AM
0.12
5:50PM
-0.02
9:24AM
0.07
6:56PM
-0.04
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Sunrise7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--6:58--
Sunset-6:08--6:09--6:09--6:10--6:12--6:12--6:13-
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242523252523252523252624252623252523252523
Feels °C (?)252624272725262626262726282826272825272825
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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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