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The Point_Punaluu Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Big Island (60 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
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The Point_Punaluu surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
The Point_Punaluu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Point_Punaluu sea temperature is
25.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Point_Punaluu this week:
The surf forecast for The Point_Punaluu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Point_Punaluu in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 11th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point_Punaluu over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | |
328 | 281 | 212 | 217 | 212 | 181 | 275 | 281 | 281 | 275 | 277 | 211 | 266 | 256 | 284 | 277 | 284 | 309 | 373 | 356 | 355 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:18PM0.85m | 5:45AM0.40m | 7:05PM0.81m | 6:41AM0.38m | 8:00PM0.78m | 8:19AM0.37m | 9:00PM0.76m | 10:17AM0.41m | 10:00PM0.75m | 11:34AM0.50m | 10:56PM0.73m | 12:24PM0.62m | 11:48PM0.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:51AM0.13m | 1:31AM0.29m | 11:25AM0.16m | 2:39AM0.30m | 12:05PM0.21m | 3:52AM0.29m | 1:04PM0.27m | 4:47AM0.26m | 2:39PM0.33m | 5:26AM0.21m | 4:25PM0.35m | 5:57AM0.16m | 5:51PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — |
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Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 17 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | E 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 28 | 281 | 212 | 217 | 212 | 181 | 275 | 281 | 281 | 151 | 228 | 211 | 71 | 109 | 62 | 34 | 34 | 309 | 103 | 102 | 84 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 17 |
| kJ | 23 | 27 | 102 | 61 | 131 | 84 | 70 | 163 | 62 | 34 | 36 | 84 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 35 | 70 | 15 | 25 | 51 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 9 | S 18 | SSW 12 | SE 16 | SE 15 | S 18 | S 19 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 12 | 25 | 12 | 42 | 11 | 73 | 107 | 70 | 53 | 2 | 54 | 30 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 27 | 11 | 26 | 11 | 23 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 328 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 275 | 277 | — | 266 | 256 | 284 | 277 | 284 | 298 | 373 | 356 | 355 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 205 | 99 | 12 | 99 | 12 | 12 | 200 | 99 | 64 | 102 | 64 | 99 | 202 | 12 | 83 | 12 | 202 | 12 | 12 | 102 | 64 |
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Information about the The Point_Punaluu Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Point_Punaluu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Point_Punaluu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Point_Punaluu 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 (The Point_Punaluu) 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 The Point_Punaluu 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.
The Point_Punaluu is 97 km (60 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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