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8:00 AM Pacific/Honolulu

Surf Quality:

Current Conditions

Poor conditions right now. Sweet 2.7ft waves with quality 11s ground swell but pretty windy at 14kt Note: winds from WNW would be better. Might want to wait for better conditions.

🌬️ WIND

14
kt

🌊 SWELL

2.7
ft

🌊

Swell Height

2.7ft

🌊

Swell Period

11s

💨

Wind Speed

14kt

🌡️

Air Temp

24°C

💨

Wind Gusts

18kt

🌧️

Precipitation

0.1mm

🌊

Secondary Swell

1.6ft @ 15s

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📍 Local Knowledge

Papaikou Mill on the Big Island is an exposed reef break known for its reliable conditions, especially during the winter months. It works best when east swells align with offshore winds from the west-northwest, producing clean, rideable waves. While not the most popular spot, it offers a dependable option for those seeking less crowded lineups. The wave setup is suitable across various swell sizes, and hazards include strong rips, undertow, and exposed rocks. Although it fires most consistently in winter, July is often the best month for scoring clean surf here.

Best Swell: E

Bottom: Reef

Ideal Conditions

Swell: E

Wind: WNW

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