Papaikou Mill Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.78° N 155.09° W

Papaikou Mill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 05 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Papaikou Mill sea temperature is
27.0°C
0.3° 

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 5 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 5 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ENE swell with 168 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 5 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with E 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 Monday (Oct 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 5th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 10th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 5th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
5
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
7
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0.6
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
14
0.4
ENE
13
0.6
E
13
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12
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12
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12
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13
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12
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E
12
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E
11
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E
12
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12
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
121
89
22
68
60
123
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45
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87
108
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94
104
139
98
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
10
NNE
0
NNE
10
E
5
ENE
5
S
10
ESE
15
SE
10
SSE
20
ESE
25
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SSE
20
SE
20
SE
10
SSE
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
SSE
10
E
5
NE
10
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
glassy
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High Tide
11:57AM0.82m
00:12AM0.48m
12:38PM0.82m
00:59AM0.58m
1:11PM0.81m
1:40AM0.68m
1:41PM0.77m
2:18AM0.76m
2:08PM0.73m
2:54AM0.82m
2:33PM0.68m
3:30AM0.85m
2:58PM0.62m
4:05AM0.86m
Low Tide
6:51PM0.17m
5:50AM0.11m
7:14PM0.12m
6:45AM0.10m
7:37PM0.07m
7:33AM0.11m
8:01PM0.02m
8:16AM0.14m
8:24PM-0.01m
8:58AM0.17m
8:47PM-0.03m
9:39AM0.21m
9:11PM-0.03m
rain showers
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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