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Pohoiki surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Pohoiki surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pohoiki sea temperature is
26.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pohoiki this week:
The surf forecast for Pohoiki over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pohoiki in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 14s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 16th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 16th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 15th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pohoiki over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | |
311 | 302 | 446 | 466 | 442 | 515 | 529 | 515 | 466 | 527 | 540 | 277 | 343 | 256 | 354 | 428 | 328 | 228 | 234 | 221 | 350 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 00:09AM0.74m | 1:25PM0.89m | 00:52AM0.71m | 2:05PM1.00m | 1:34AM0.67m | 2:47PM1.09m | 2:16AM0.62m | 3:31PM1.13m | 2:59AM0.58m | 4:17PM1.14m | 3:43AM0.54m | 5:06PM1.12m | 4:30AM0.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:32PM0.35m | 6:38AM0.09m | 7:31PM0.31m | 7:10AM0.03m | 8:26PM0.28m | 7:44AM-0.02m | 9:19PM0.26m | 8:21AM-0.04m | 10:12PM0.26m | 9:00AM-0.05m | 11:06PM0.27m | 9:42AM-0.03m | 00:04AM0.28m | 10:26AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 |
 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | 6:47 |
— | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 7 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 100 | 302 | 368 | 466 | 442 | 515 | 529 | 321 | 466 | 527 | 540 | 277 | 343 | 256 | 354 | 428 | 328 | 228 | 157 | 221 | 118 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | N 9 | NW 16 | NE 7 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | NE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 16 | 104 | 96 | 88 | 54 | 38 | 129 | 156 | 123 | 114 | 57 | 224 | 203 | 176 | 153 | 73 | 145 | 126 | 142 | 135 | 59 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | S 12 | N 9 | NNW 15 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSW 19 | SSE 10 | NNW 12 |
| kJ | 76 | 58 | 37 | 32 | 28 | 47 | 23 | 146 | 22 | 23 | 10 | 46 | 43 | 116 | 130 | 133 | 84 | 10 | 74 | 9 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | NE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 311 | — | 446 | — | — | — | — | 515 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 338 | — | 173 | 234 | 156 | 350 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 36 | 211 | 116 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 35 | 0 | 36 | 121 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
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Information about the Pohoiki Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pohoiki provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pohoiki can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pohoiki 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 (Pohoiki) 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 Pohoiki 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.
Pohoiki is 39 km (24 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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