Sixtynine surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

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Sixtynine surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sixtynine sea temperature is
26.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sixtynine this week:

The surf forecast for Sixtynine over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sixtynine in the next 16 days are 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 27th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 27th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 27th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Fri
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
20
0.2
WNW
18
0.4
NW
16
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.7
NE
8
0.3
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5
5
10
8
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
15
30
61
54
46
42
23
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
25
NE
25
NE
15
ENE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
ENE
25
NNE
15
NNE
10
ENE
20
NNE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
ENE
10
N
10
NE
10
ENE
10
NNW
5
N
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:31PM0.62m
11:21AM0.34m
10:25PM0.55m
12:21PM0.44m
11:16PM0.48m
1:07PM0.53m
00:04AM0.42m
1:45PM0.61m
00:49AM0.36m
2:20PM0.68m
1:33AM0.31m
2:52PM0.73m
2:16AM0.27m
3:25PM0.76m
Low Tide
5:00AM0.02m
3:58PM0.22m
5:37AM0.02m
5:36PM0.24m
6:08AM0.01m
7:02PM0.23m
6:36AM-0.00m
8:11PM0.21m
7:02AM-0.01m
9:08PM0.17m
7:28AM-0.02m
9:57PM0.13m
7:56AM-0.02m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
6:57
6:57
6:57
Temp °C
24
25
24
23
26
26
24
25
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
27
27
23
23
22
21
24
25
24
23
25
24
25
26
23
25
25
24
27
27
25
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSW
15
1.1
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
1.2
NE
9
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
1.1
NE
8
0.9
NNE
8
1
NNE
8
1.1
NE
7
0.9
NNE
8
1
NE
8
1
NE
7
0.7
NE
8
0.9
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
Energy kJ
21
20
23
178
174
216
14
13
136
98
117
122
98
110
104
57
77
73
59
64
69
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
13
0.1
NW
16
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.2
WNW
18
0.4
NW
16
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NNE
12
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
10
Energy kJ
17
13
10
16
16
14
6
5
12
3
17
3
30
61
54
46
42
29
25
38
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
20
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.3
NNE
13
0.3
NW
12
0.2
NNE
14
0.3
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
19
Energy kJ
5
5
4
8
7
6
5
5
4
15
16
15
14
13
34
23
19
75
70
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NE
8
1.4
NE
9
1.3
NNE
9
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.6
NNE
5
Energy kJ
206
281
252
162
154
17
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
3
2
Distance (km)
41
29
29
38
29
88
29
29
29
38
42
88
29
29
88
29
29
88
88
41
88
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
4
2
3
2
2
3
8
2
4
3
3
4
2
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
8
6
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
7
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Information about the Sixtynine Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sixtynine provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sixtynine can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sixtynine 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 (Sixtynine) 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 Sixtynine 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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