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Palemano Point Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Big Island (60 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
Surf Forecasts:
Palemano Point surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 30 Mar 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Palemano Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Palemano Point sea temperature is
25.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Palemano Point this week:
The surf forecast for Palemano Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Palemano Point in the next 16 days are 0.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 31st Mar) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 31st Mar) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 6th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palemano Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 43 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 44 | 43 | 23 | 38 | 36 | 59 | 47 | 40 | 47 | 38 | 33 | 62 | 64 | 40 | 97 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | on | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | on | on | on | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:49PM 0.45 | 2:53AM 0.54 | 3:24PM 0.50 | 3:18AM 0.50 | 4:00PM 0.54 | 3:42AM 0.46 | 4:34PM 0.56 | 4:05AM 0.41 | 5:09PM 0.57 | 4:27AM 0.37 | 5:45PM 0.55 | 4:49AM 0.33 | 6:23PM 0.53 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:52AM -0.00 | 8:39PM 0.01 | 9:13AM -0.03 | 9:20PM 0.02 | 9:34AM -0.05 | 9:59PM 0.04 | 9:56AM -0.06 | 10:39PM 0.07 | 10:18AM -0.06 | 11:19PM 0.09 | 10:41AM -0.06 | 12:01AM 0.12 | 11:05AM -0.05 | 12:48AM 0.15 | |||||||
Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
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Information about the Palemano Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Palemano Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Palemano Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Palemano Point 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 (Palemano Point) 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 Palemano Point 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.
Palemano Point is 93 km (58 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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