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Kiholo Bay Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Big Island (60 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
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Kiholo Bay surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 03 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Kiholo Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kiholo Bay sea temperature is
25.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kiholo Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Kiholo Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kiholo Bay in the next 16 days are 0.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 8th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 8th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 8th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kiholo Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sun 10 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 7 | NNE 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | N 8 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 12 | |
0 | 0 | 12 | 16 | 37 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 36 | 65 | 61 | 53 | 37 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 24 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | on | |
High Tide | 4:37AM0.32m | 5:46PM0.76m | 5:08AM0.30m | 6:29PM0.73m | 5:47AM0.27m | 7:17PM0.70m | 6:53AM0.25m | 8:10PM0.67m | 8:58AM0.26m | 9:06PM0.65m | 10:58AM0.31m | 10:02PM0.63m | 11:59AM0.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:20AM0.20m | 10:10AM0.08m | 1:13AM0.22m | 10:39AM0.10m | 2:19AM0.23m | 11:10AM0.13m | 3:34AM0.23m | 11:47AM0.17m | 4:36AM0.21m | 12:42PM0.23m | 5:14AM0.18m | 2:24PM0.28m | 5:41AM0.15m | 4:22PM0.31m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
 | 6:46 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNE 3 | NE 7 | NE 4 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNE 4 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
 kJ | 8 | 11 | 30 | 31 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 65 | 61 | 53 | 7 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NE 5 | SSW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | N 8 | NW 15 | NE 4 | N 7 | NE 5 | NW 12 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 3 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 10 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 37 | 22 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 36 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 37 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 8 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 12 | S 12 | N 7 | N 6 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | SSW 14 | NNW 12 | N 10 | NE 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 9 | N 9 | SSW 13 | NNE 3 |
| kJ | 13 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 10 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 94 | 94 | 14 | 44 | 44 | 26 | 90 | 97 | 31 | 97 | 12 | 10 | 94 | 30 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 31 | 97 | 97 |
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Information about the Kiholo Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kiholo Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kiholo Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kiholo Bay 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 (Kiholo Bay) 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 Kiholo Bay 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.
Kiholo Bay is 89 km (55 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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