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Waipio Valley surf break

Waipio Valley surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 17 Jan 2026 HST
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Waipio Valley surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waipio Valley sea temperature is
25.7° C
 (Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waipio Valley this week:

The surf forecast for Waipio Valley over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipio Valley in the next 12 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 20th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 20th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 18th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
N
1.8
N
1.3
N
1.4
NW
1.5
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
NW
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
0.7
NW
1
E
0.8
NW
0.8
NW
0.7
NW
0.8
NW
0.8
NNW
1.2
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.4
NNW
1.3
NNW
Period(s) (?)12121118161414788148161414131314141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)115190941811111087529327295248223203140299234181215209545653669500
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
20
E
25
E
25
E
20
ESE
20
E
15
E
20
ESE
10
E
15
E
5
SE
5
NE
5
NE
10
E
20
NNE
15
N
5
ESE
20
ENE
10
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:22AM
0.98
2:27PM
0.51
3:50AM
0.99
3:04PM
0.52
4:16AM
0.97
3:44PM
0.54
4:42AM
0.94
4:29PM
0.56
5:07AM
0.89
5:22PM
0.57
5:32AM
0.82
6:26PM
0.58
5:57AM
0.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:59PM
0.01
10:04AM
0.31
8:31PM
0.01
10:29AM
0.30
9:04PM
0.03
10:55AM
0.28
9:37PM
0.08
11:22AM
0.26
10:12PM
0.15
11:50AM
0.23
10:51PM
0.25
12:22PM
0.21
11:38PM
0.36
1:00PM
0.19
Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--6:58
Sunset6:04--6:05--6:05--6:06--6:07--6:07--6:07--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
-------------212723321-
Temp. °C232023242224242224242224242222202021212124
Feels °C (?)191719212022222123232225262423182121222123
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Information about the Waipio Valley Surf forecast

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

Waipio Valley is 69 km (43 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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