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Magics surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 30 Apr 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Magics surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Magics sea temperature is
25.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Magics this week:
The surf forecast for Magics over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Magics in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 1st May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 1st May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 2nd May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magics over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | NW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | |
81 | 82 | 72 | 67 | 86 | 97 | 153 | 75 | 146 | 195 | 215 | 158 | 89 | 87 | 52 | 61 | 51 | 61 | 61 | 131 | 144 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 3:31PM0.78m | 3:11AM0.43m | 4:02PM0.80m | 3:42AM0.39m | 4:34PM0.80m | 4:12AM0.36m | 5:09PM0.79m | 4:43AM0.33m | 5:48PM0.76m | 5:15AM0.30m | 6:30PM0.73m | 5:55AM0.28m | 7:18PM0.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:33AM0.06m | 10:11PM0.19m | 8:56AM0.06m | 10:53PM0.18m | 9:21AM0.06m | 11:35PM0.19m | 9:47AM0.07m | 00:21AM0.20m | 10:14AM0.08m | 1:13AM0.21m | 10:43AM0.11m | 2:17AM0.23m | 11:14AM0.14m | 3:30AM0.22m | |||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 81 | 82 | 72 | 67 | 86 | 97 | 153 | 73 | 146 | 195 | 215 | 158 | 89 | 87 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 31 | 61 | 131 | 144 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | NW 15 | NW 15 | S 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 19 | 18 | 30 | 57 | 35 | 51 | 59 | 75 | 87 | 59 | 37 | 36 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 48 | 28 | 61 | 18 | 18 | 73 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | NW 11 | SSW 11 | NW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | NW 13 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | NW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 14 | 28 | 12 | 18 | 12 | 44 | 61 | 54 | 62 | 18 | 18 | 60 | 15 | 36 | 27 | 61 | 51 | 25 | 24 | 9 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 2 | — | — | — | NW 11 | S 11 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 31 | 20 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 12 | 4 | 126 | 0 | 4 | 99 | 23 | 4 | 99 | 2 | 0 | 99 | 99 | 0 | 95 | 123 | 94 | 123 | 2 | 77 |
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Information about the Magics Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Magics provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Magics can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Magics 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 (Magics) 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 Magics 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.
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