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Tombstones surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tombstones this week:
The surf forecast for Tombstones over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tombstones in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) 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 29th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 1st May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tombstones over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tue 5 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | |
126 | 125 | 143 | 109 | 160 | 188 | 282 | 302 | 488 | 487 | 394 | 314 | 314 | 209 | 158 | 157 | 130 | 103 | 83 | 111 | 165 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:18AM0.55m | 2:26PM0.73m | 1:45AM0.51m | 2:57PM0.77m | 2:11AM0.47m | 3:30PM0.80m | 2:38AM0.43m | 4:03PM0.80m | 3:06AM0.39m | 4:39PM0.78m | 3:33AM0.35m | 5:18PM0.74m | 4:01AM0.31m | 6:03PM0.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:38AM-0.09m | 8:33PM0.16m | 8:01AM-0.11m | 9:14PM0.17m | 8:25AM-0.12m | 9:55PM0.18m | 8:50AM-0.12m | 10:37PM0.19m | 9:17AM-0.10m | 11:21PM0.21m | 9:47AM-0.08m | 00:13AM0.23m | 10:19AM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — |
 | 6:42 | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:45 |
7 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 | — | 6 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 |
 kJ | 126 | 125 | 143 | 104 | 160 | 188 | 282 | 302 | 488 | 487 | 394 | 314 | 314 | 209 | 158 | 157 | 130 | 91 | 83 | 111 | 165 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NE 8 | ESE 7 | NNW 12 | ESE 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 7 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | 61 | 9 | 23 | 72 | 41 | 58 | 60 | 67 | 86 | 55 | 56 | 37 | 79 | 65 | 90 | 108 | 106 | 103 | 73 | 48 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NW 14 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NNW 13 | NNW 7 | S 14 | NNW 19 | NW 17 | NW 16 | N 18 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 12 | NNW 9 | N 14 |
| kJ | 10 | 20 | 21 | 49 | 18 | 26 | 69 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 77 | 64 | 6 | 44 | 40 | 37 | 19 | 12 | 37 | 35 | 33 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 7 | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 93 | — | 109 | — | — | — | 257 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 99 | 170 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
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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 16 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.
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