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Tombstones surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 14 Mar 2026 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
24.5° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tombstones in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 14th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 19th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 18th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
E
1.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.2
ESE
1
ESE
1.4
SE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.5
NNW
0.9
NNW
1.1
NNW
1.1
NNW
1.1
N
1.1
N
1.1
N
1
N
1
N
1.2
N
1.1
N
Period(s) (?)88888888881213141312121211111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11223216114916613322692897187298471431359341322244233335272
Wind
(km/h)
35
S
20
SSW
15
SW
5
NW
5
NNW
5
WSW
5
NE
10
N
5
WNW
10
NNE
10
NE
5
NNE
10
SE
10
SE
10
S
15
SSE
5
SSE
15
SSE
5
ESE
10
N
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offoffcrosscross-
on		glassoncross-
on		glassononcross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:35PM
0.36
1:26AM
0.73
1:15PM
0.44
1:54AM
0.76
1:52PM
0.52
2:20AM
0.77
2:30PM
0.59
2:47AM
0.76
3:09PM
0.66
3:14AM
0.72
3:50PM
0.72
3:42AM
0.66
4:34PM
0.75
4:09AM
0.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:23PM
0.02
8:02AM
0.12
7:06PM
-0.02
8:20AM
0.07
7:46PM
-0.04
8:42AM
0.01
8:26PM
-0.03
9:05AM
-0.04
9:08PM
-0.01
9:31AM
-0.08
9:52PM
0.04
9:59AM
-0.11
10:40PM
0.11
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise6:28--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:26--6:24--6:24--
Sunset-6:29--6:29--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30-
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Rain (mm)
411-1--333616239299-94
Temp. °C272826262726262625242323232323252323242322
Feels °C (?)252527273129303029282625272526262424272624
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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.

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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