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Papaikou Mill surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 26 Jan 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
24.9° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Papaikou Mill in the next 12 days are 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 31) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 29th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 2nd Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 1st Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papaikou Mill over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.7
E
0.6
ESE
0.5
E
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.7
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.8
N
0.8
N
0.7
N
Period(s) (?)878888877788888888111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)745481107796794514328515155544861846014413090
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
10
SSW
15
SE
20
SE
10
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
5
S
15
ESE
15
SE
5
SSW
10
E
10
E
5
NNW
10
NE
5
NNE
0
SSW
15
ESE
15
SE
5
SSW
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crossononcross-
on		ononglassononglassononglasscross-
on		crossglassononglasson
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:17PM
0.69
8:30AM
0.37
12:25AM
0.78
10:42AM
0.32
1:17AM
0.86
12:13PM
0.34
2:01AM
0.91
1:16PM
0.38
2:42AM
0.94
2:08PM
0.43
3:18AM
0.94
2:54PM
0.48
3:52AM
0.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:03PM
0.00
6:46AM
0.36
4:13PM
-0.03
7:51AM
0.29
5:24PM
-0.07
8:24AM
0.23
6:26PM
-0.11
8:54AM
0.17
7:20PM
-0.15
9:24AM
0.13
8:09PM
-0.16
9:53AM
0.10
8:52PM
-0.15
10:22AM
0.08
Mon
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Sunrise--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:54--6:54--6:54
Sunset6:07--6:08--6:09--6:09--6:10--6:10--6:12--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242325262425252324242324232323232224242425
Feels °C (?)262626252624232424232525242625252524232625
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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 12 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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