Papaikou Mill Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.78° N 155.09° W

Papaikou Mill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Papaikou Mill sea temperature is
26.7° C
0.7° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, ENE swell with 2,508 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
4
!
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
1
3
1
0
1
1
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
ENE
13
3
ENE
12
2.5
ENE
11
1.6
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
0.9
E
15
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2085
2173
1655
491
199
235
280
238
272
318
362
383
404
475
537
524
504
432
379
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
N
15
N
0
S
15
ESE
20
SE
10
S
15
ESE
15
ESE
5
SSE
15
ENE
15
NE
5
WNW
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
5
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
High Tide
1:59AM0.41m
3:19PM0.87m
2:37AM0.44m
3:47PM0.87m
3:15AM0.46m
4:13PM0.87m
3:55AM0.48m
4:39PM0.85m
4:38AM0.51m
5:05PM0.81m
5:25AM0.52m
5:30PM0.74m
Low Tide
9:32PM0.22m
8:03AM-0.07m
9:56PM0.19m
8:38AM-0.07m
10:21PM0.17m
9:12AM-0.05m
10:47PM0.15m
9:45AM-0.01m
11:14PM0.12m
10:21AM0.05m
11:43PM0.10m
11:01AM0.14m
00:12AM0.08m
clear
clear
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clear
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part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
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5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:59
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:57
6:57
6:55
 mm
1
1
2
1
4
1
1
Temp °C
27
27
27
25
27
27
26
27
27
26
26
26
25
25
26
25
26
26
25
Feels °C
29
28
29
29
29
28
28
28
28
29
29
27
25
27
27
27
28
27
27
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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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