Mahai'ula Bay surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 28 Feb 2026 HST
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Mahai'ula Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mahai'ula Bay sea temperature is
24.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mahai'ula Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Mahai'ula Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mahai'ula Bay in the next 12 days are 0.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) 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 1.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 1st Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 1st Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 2nd Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mahai'ula Bay over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
WNW
0.7
NNE
0.4
NW
0.6
WNW
0.6
NW
0.6
WNW
0.5
NW
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.5
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.5
NNE
0.4
NW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)10101413121211131212121211111010106151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11054114118915816714711811411059412815150567370
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
5
W
5
SW
5
WNW
10
SW
0
WNW
10
WNW
5
NNW
0
SE
10
NW
5
SW
10
E
5
WSW
15
SW
10
SSE
10
W
15
S
5
NNW
15
SW
10
WNW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcrossoncross-
on
glassonglassglassoncrossoffcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrossoncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:23PM
0.40
2:48AM
0.83
3:04PM
0.46
3:23AM
0.81
3:41PM
0.53
3:55AM
0.77
4:18PM
0.59
4:24AM
0.72
4:53PM
0.63
4:50AM
0.65
5:29PM
0.66
5:15AM
0.57
6:06PM
0.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:13AM
0.12
7:48PM
0.07
9:38AM
0.10
8:38PM
0.07
10:01AM
0.08
9:23PM
0.08
10:24AM
0.07
10:07PM
0.10
10:45AM
0.07
10:49PM
0.14
11:06AM
0.07
11:32PM
0.19
11:27AM
0.08
12:18AM
0.23
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise6:43--6:43--6:43--6:41--6:41--6:39--6:39--
Sunset-6:28--6:29--6:29--6:29--6:30--6:30--6:30-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242524252524242524252524252524242524242524
Feels °C (?)252626272627262827272828272626262625242625
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Information about the Mahai'ula Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mahai'ula Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mahai'ula Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mahai'ula 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 (Mahai'ula 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 Mahai'ula 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.

Mahai'ula Bay is 100 km (62 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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