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Makalawena Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Big Island (60 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
Makalawena surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 01 Aug 2025 HST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makalawena this week:
The surf forecast for Makalawena over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makalawena in the next 12 days are 0.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 16s period and expected on Friday (Aug 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 8th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makalawena over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Fri 08 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 6 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 111 | 68 | 87 | 116 | 40 | 71 | 66 | 140 | 235 | 119 | 91 | 78 | 59 | 19 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 67 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | glass | glass | on | cross- off | glass | on | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:38AM 0.62 | 12:38PM 0.67 | 11:33PM 0.27 | 1:26PM 0.72 | 12:57AM 0.28 | 2:06PM 0.77 | 1:50AM 0.30 | 2:43PM 0.81 | 2:33AM 0.33 | 3:17PM 0.85 | 3:13AM 0.37 | 3:49PM 0.86 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:10AM 0.16 | 4:10AM 0.15 | 8:55PM 0.26 | 5:18AM 0.14 | 9:11PM 0.22 | 6:19AM 0.11 | 9:33PM 0.18 | 7:11AM 0.08 | 9:56PM 0.15 | 7:56AM 0.05 | 10:20PM 0.13 | 8:39AM 0.04 | ||||||||||
Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Fri 08 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:57 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for HAW - Big Island
Offshore wind reported 7 km from Makalawena (light winds from the SSE at Kailua/Kona Airport 7 km from Makalawena). 1.1m 5s windswell from the NE with a 0.6m 8s swell from the N. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Makalawena Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Makalawena provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Makalawena can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Makalawena 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 (Makalawena) 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 Makalawena 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.
Makalawena 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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