Waimanu Bay surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 30 Nov 2025 HST
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Waimanu Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waimanu Bay sea temperature is
25.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waimanu Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Waimanu Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waimanu Bay in the next 12 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 02) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 1st Dec)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 1st Dec)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 1st Dec)6ft (1.8m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sun
07
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
NW
1.7
NW
1.6
NW
1.4
NW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
NNW
1
NW
0.9
NNW
0.9
NW
0.8
NW
1.7
E
1
NW
1.3
NNW
1.5
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.1
NNW
1.8
E
1.9
E
Period(s) (?)161615141413131212121161414161514141388
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17501420107676357341229528725520515318038470111701102672604421432488
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
15
E
20
E
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
5
ESE
5
NE
15
E
15
ESE
25
E
30
E
30
ESE
30
E
25
E
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:42AM
0.80
11:24AM
0.60
1:25AM
0.93
12:15PM
0.56
2:08AM
1.02
1:04PM
0.52
2:51AM
1.08
1:50PM
0.50
3:34AM
1.10
2:34PM
0.47
4:18AM
1.09
3:19PM
0.45
5:02AM
1.05
4:06PM
0.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:45AM
0.42
6:03PM
0.04
7:52AM
0.38
6:41PM
-0.01
8:48AM
0.34
7:21PM
-0.05
9:40AM
0.32
8:01PM
-0.07
10:29AM
0.31
8:43PM
-0.06
11:18AM
0.31
9:24PM
-0.02
12:09PM
0.31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sun
07
Sunrise-6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:45-
Sunset--5:40--5:40--5:40--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---------1-----------
Temp. °C242525232425232525232525242625232525232525
Feels °C (?)242525232325232625232323222323212323222425
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Information about the Waimanu Bay Surf forecast

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