Papaikou Mill Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.78° N 155.09° W

Papaikou Mill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 27 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Papaikou Mill sea temperature is
26.9°C
0.5° 

Papaikou Mill surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Papaikou Mill surf forecast from 27 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 3 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, N swell with 485 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with N swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papaikou Mill this week:

The surf forecast for Papaikou Mill over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Papaikou Mill in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 28th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 30th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 3rd Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papaikou Mill over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:11PM0.52m
4:48AM0.94m
3:46PM0.46m
5:42AM0.91m
4:25PM0.40m
6:46AM0.87m
5:20PM0.35m
7:59AM0.82m
7:15PM0.31m
9:13AM0.79m
9:41PM0.35m
10:18AM0.77m
11:12PM0.45m
Low Tide
10:27AM0.24m
9:28PM-0.11m
11:27AM0.27m
10:07PM-0.09m
12:41PM0.30m
10:52PM-0.03m
2:19PM0.31m
11:48PM0.04m
3:59PM0.27m
1:06AM0.12m
4:56PM0.22m
2:49AM0.19m
5:32PM0.17m
4:25AM0.22m
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Information about the Papaikou Mill Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Papaikou Mill provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Papaikou Mill can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Papaikou Mill 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 (Papaikou Mill) 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 Papaikou Mill 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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