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Richardsons surf break

Richardsons surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 27 Nov 2025 HST
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Richardsons surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Richardsons sea temperature is
26.0° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Richardsons this week:

The surf forecast for Richardsons over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Richardsons in the next 12 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 27th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 28th Nov)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 1st Dec)3ft (0.9m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Richardsons over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
2
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
NW
0.8
NNW
0.8
NNW
1.6
ESE
0.8
NNW
1.2
E
1
E
1
E
0.4
NW
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.9
NW
0.9
NW
0.9
NW
0.8
NNW
0.7
NW
0.6
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.4
NNW
Period(s) (?)16161581488822191817161615141413121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)245310302318246195140140144372319419376367279208121114605756
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
SW
20
SE
15
ESE
10
S
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
SW
15
SE
15
SE
10
SE
15
SE
15
SE
10
S
15
ESE
15
SE
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crossoffcrosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		crossoffcrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:31AM
0.74
9:31PM
0.38
9:22AM
0.72
10:54PM
0.49
10:11AM
0.68
11:52PM
0.62
10:58AM
0.64
12:41AM
0.75
11:43AM
0.59
1:26AM
0.87
12:29PM
0.54
2:11AM
0.97
1:14PM
0.50
2:57AM
1.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:07PM
0.20
2:12AM
0.26
4:39PM
0.14
3:54AM
0.30
5:10PM
0.07
5:24AM
0.31
5:42PM
-0.01
6:39AM
0.30
6:17PM
-0.08
7:44AM
0.27
6:54PM
-0.14
8:42AM
0.24
7:34PM
-0.18
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Sunrise6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:39--
Sunset-5:38--5:38--5:38--5:38--5:38--5:39--5:39-
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--1-----2---11---1---
Temp. °C242424252424232423242423232423242424232423
Feels °C (?)242525232224242325242424232323242324222324
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Information about the Richardsons Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Richardsons provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Richardsons can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Richardsons 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 (Richardsons) 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 Richardsons 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.

Richardsons is 9 km (6 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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