
Surf Forecasts:
Pololu Valley surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with 1,143 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pololu Valley this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Pololu Valley in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pololu Valley over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
780 | 547 | 570 | 543 | 509 | 671 | 669 | 534 | 547 | 589 | 506 | 573 | 617 | 645 | 1060 | 979 | 626 | 775 | 627 | 463 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:41AM0.68m | 11:12AM0.72m | 10:14PM0.34m | 11:59AM0.76m | 11:47PM0.40m | 12:31PM0.80m | 00:26AM0.47m | 12:58PM0.83m | 00:59AM0.54m | 1:22PM0.85m | 1:32AM0.63m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:46PM0.23m | 00:57AM0.27m | 8:54PM0.34m | 7:40PM0.33m | 4:59AM0.26m | 7:35PM0.30m | 5:54AM0.22m | 7:42PM0.26m | 6:37AM0.20m | 7:54PM0.22m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 11 | NNW 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NNW 10 |
40 | 46 | 48 | 46 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 34 | 75 | 89 | 57 | 52 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NW 10 | SW 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
15 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 25 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | N 11 | W 16 | — | — | N 12 | W 8 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | NW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 |
2 | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
780 | 547 | 570 | 543 | 509 | 671 | 669 | 534 | 547 | 589 | 506 | 573 | 617 | 645 | 1060 | 979 | 626 | 775 | 627 | 463 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 87 | 21 | 82 | 87 | 56 | 70 | 87 | 70 | 56 | 87 | 56 | 66 | 87 | 56 | 66 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | ||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | ||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Information about the Pololu Valley Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pololu Valley provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pololu Valley can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pololu Valley 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 (Pololu Valley) 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 Pololu Valley 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.
Pololu Valley is 86 km (53 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.










