Magics Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Big Island, USA)

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Magics Surf Guide

Magics in Big Island is an exposed reef break that does not work very often with no particular seasonal pattern. Offshore winds are from the east northeast. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell angle is from the west southwest. Good surf at all stages of the tide. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Beware of urchins, rips, rocks and locals.

Magics Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	5	inconsistent	26.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Magics:

The best conditions reported for surf at Magics occur when a West-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East-northeast.

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What's the best time of year to surf Magics (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Magics with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 42% of the time in January while 39% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 19% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

42%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

39%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

19%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Magics Location Map

Interactive Magics surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Magics is Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 18 km (11 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Magics is Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF), also in Usa Hawaii Isl., 48 km (30 miles) away.

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Magics Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 01:29 Local Time

m, °C	Tue	Wednesday 06
ft, °F	11PM	2AM	5AM	8AM
Wave (m)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period (s)	16	18	18	18
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- on	glass	glass	cross- on

What does Magics look like?

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Credit: Rayhaan Campbell Credit: maks Credit: Nalu Credit: Nalu Credit: Vinny

Tides at Magics

Current tide and informaton

For Holualoa, 4 km from Magics.

Next High Water: 05:55am | 0.28m

Next Low Water: 02:17am | 0.23m

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Magics Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 26.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (26.0 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Magics won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 26.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite