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Papaikou Mill Surf Forecast
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Papaikou Mill surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 10 Jul 2025 HST
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 Friday (Jul 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 11th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 11th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 12th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papaikou Mill over the next 12 days.
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tue 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 263 | 260 | 269 | 235 | 302 | 288 | 306 | 274 | 270 | 196 | 146 | 159 | 147 | 212 | 215 | 219 | 296 | 305 | 268 | 287 | 263 | 289 | 279 | 371 | 365 | 393 | 358 | 363 | 334 | 343 | 322 | 312 | 332 | 362 | 434 | 499 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:55AM 0.38 | 4:21PM 0.90 | 3:38AM 0.40 | 4:54PM 0.90 | 4:26AM 0.41 | 5:27PM 0.87 | 5:20AM 0.42 | 6:00PM 0.82 | 6:23AM 0.45 | 6:32PM 0.75 | 7:39AM 0.48 | 7:06PM 0.66 | 9:08AM 0.55 | 7:42PM 0.56 | 10:38AM 0.64 | 8:29PM 0.47 | 11:51AM 0.74 | 9:40PM 0.39 | 12:49PM 0.83 | 11:09PM 0.35 | 1:39PM 0.89 | 12:26AM 0.35 | 2:22PM 0.93 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:34PM 0.19 | 8:59AM -0.12 | 11:06PM 0.17 | 9:37AM -0.09 | 11:41PM 0.15 | 10:16AM -0.05 | 12:15AM 0.13 | 10:59AM 0.03 | 12:52AM 0.10 | 11:47AM 0.13 | 1:30AM 0.07 | 12:50PM 0.25 | 2:12AM 0.04 | 2:20PM 0.35 | 2:59AM 0.00 | 4:35PM 0.40 | 3:52AM -0.03 | 6:45PM 0.36 | 4:51AM -0.06 | 7:58PM 0.30 | 5:50AM -0.10 | 8:41PM 0.24 | 6:45AM -0.13 | |||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tue 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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