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Papaikou Mill surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 13 Mar 2026 HST
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Papaikou Mill surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Papaikou Mill sea temperature is
24.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Mar 15) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Papaikou Mill in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 15th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 15th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 14th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat morning, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
2
2
0
1
0
1
0
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ESE
1.3
E
2.1
SE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
1.3
SE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.7
E
0.6
N
1.1
N
1.2
N
1.2
N
1.2
N
Period(s) (?)88888888888888881412121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6620651525123216514914614212211919163624757150365404376350
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
30
S
40
S
45
S
30
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
0
N
5
W
10
NNE
15
N
5
NW
5
NE
10
N
10
NNE
5
ESE
10
SE
5
E
10
E
10
E
0
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrossglassglasscrosscross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		crossglassonglasscross-
on		cross-
on		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:47AM
0.29
12:57AM
0.69
12:35PM
0.36
1:26AM
0.73
1:15PM
0.44
1:54AM
0.76
1:52PM
0.52
2:20AM
0.77
2:30PM
0.59
2:47AM
0.76
3:09PM
0.66
3:14AM
0.72
3:50PM
0.72
3:42AM
0.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:31PM
0.06
7:48AM
0.17
6:23PM
0.02
8:02AM
0.12
7:06PM
-0.02
8:20AM
0.07
7:46PM
-0.04
8:42AM
0.01
8:26PM
-0.03
9:05AM
-0.04
9:08PM
-0.01
9:31AM
-0.08
9:52PM
0.04
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise6:30--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:26--6:24--
Sunset-6:29--6:29--6:29--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30-
light rain
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
2211------2-2323856235
Temp. °C242525272726282625262625242423222222232222
Feels °C (?)232223232224252928282828282827252424262424
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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.

Papaikou Mill is 7 km (4 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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