Tombstones surf break

Tombstones surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 29 Oct 2025 HST
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Tombstones surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tombstones sea temperature is
26.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tombstones this week:

The surf forecast for Tombstones over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tombstones in the next 12 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 29th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 1st Nov)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 1st Nov)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
2
3
3
1
1
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
N
0.8
N
0.9
N
0.9
N
0.8
N
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
ENE
1.2
NNW
1.5
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.1
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.9
NNW
1.5
N
0.9
N
1.6
N
1.6
N
1.4
N
1.4
N
1.1
N
Period(s) (?)1110109977717161413121210141112121312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11613015414010411392778471025642384263240461311641759544660341
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
5
WSW
10
E
10
ESE
0
SW
15
ENE
15
NE
5
N
10
ENE
10
NE
5
WSW
10
E
10
NE
5
WNW
5
ENE
10
NE
5
NE
15
NE
10
NE
5
N
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onglassononcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:12PM
0.34
10:39AM
0.74
11:21PM
0.44
11:22AM
0.76
12:10AM
0.55
11:59AM
0.75
12:54AM
0.68
12:35PM
0.73
1:36AM
0.80
1:10PM
0.69
2:18AM
0.91
1:46PM
0.64
3:03AM
0.98
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:38PM
0.25
3:06AM
0.23
5:52PM
0.20
4:34AM
0.22
6:12PM
0.13
5:42AM
0.20
6:35PM
0.06
6:41AM
0.19
7:02PM
-0.02
7:36AM
0.19
7:31PM
-0.09
8:30AM
0.19
8:02PM
-0.14
9:24AM
0.20
Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Sunrise--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22
Sunset5:46--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:44--
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
21--22132------------
Temp. °C252525262526262425252425252425252425252425
Feels °C (?)272928282828282626262627272727272727262627
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Information about the Tombstones Surf forecast

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

Tombstones is 5 km (3 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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