Coast Guard Surf Report & Forecast

Hawaii

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM Pacific/Honolulu
Surf Quality: FAIR
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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline

Best windows in green
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🌬️ WIND

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E
S
W
6
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
1
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
1ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
14s
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WIND GUSTS
6kt
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AIR TEMP
27°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.7ft @
13s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
FAIR
Fair conditions - still worth a paddle. Small 1.0ft waves with long-period 14s ground swell with very light winds Note: winds from SE would be better.

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Sunday

Aug 9
FAIR1 good hours
🌊 0.8-1.1ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 26-28°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
FAIR
0.8ft14sSSW1ktE4kt26°C27°C0mm
1:00 AM
FAIR
0.9ft15sSSW2ktE3kt26°C27°C0mm
2:00 AM
FAIR
1ft15sSSW2ktE3kt26°C27°C0mm
3:00 AM
FAIR
1ft15sSSW4ktE4kt26°C27°C0mm
4:00 AM
FAIR
1ft15sSSW5ktENE5kt26°C27°C0mm
5:00 AM
FAIR
1ft15sSSW7ktENE6kt26°C27°C0mm
6:00 AM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW6ktENE6kt26°C27°C0mm
7:00 AM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW6ktENE5kt26°C27°C0mm
8:00 AM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW6ktE5kt26°C27°C0mm
9:00 AM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW6ktENE5kt27°C27°C0mm
10:00 AM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW6ktNE6kt27°C27°C0mm
11:00 AM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW6ktNNE6kt27°C27°C0mm
12:00 PM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW6ktNNE6kt28°C27°C0mm
1:00 PM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW7ktNNE7kt28°C27°C0mm
2:00 PM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW7ktNNE7kt28°C27°C0mm
3:00 PM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW6ktNNE6kt28°C27°C0mm
4:00 PM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW5ktNE6kt28°C27°C0mm
5:00 PM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW4ktNE6kt28°C27°C0mm
6:00 PM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW4ktENE5kt28°C27°C0mm
7:00 PM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW3ktENE5kt28°C27°C0mm
8:00 PM
GOOD
1ft14sSSW2ktE4kt27°C27°C0mm
9:00 PM
FAIR
1ft14sSSW3ktENE4kt27°C27°C0mm
10:00 PM
FAIR
1.1ft13sSSW3ktNE4kt27°C27°C0mm
11:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft13sSSW3ktNE4kt27°C27°C0mm

Monday

Aug 10
FAIR4 good hours
🌊 1.1-1.1ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 26-27°C

Tuesday

Aug 11
FAIR2 good hours
🌊 1.1-1.7ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 26-28°C

Wednesday

Aug 12
FAIRCheck individual hours
🌊 1.3-1.7ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 26-28°C

Thursday

Aug 13
FAIRCheck individual hours
🌊 1.7-1.8ft 💨 5-9kt 🌡️ 26-28°C

Friday

Aug 14
FAIRCheck individual hours
🌊 1.7-2.2ft 💨 5-12kt 🌡️ 26-28°C

Saturday

Aug 15
POOR1 good hours
🌊 1.8-2.1ft 💨 6-13kt 🌡️ 26-29°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.0ft @ 14s
Wind Conditions:1-7kt E
Water Temperature:27°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Coast Guard in Big Island is an exposed reef break known for its inconsistent but occasionally worthwhile surf. The break works best in winter, especially when a north-northwest swell lines up with offshore winds from the southeast, offering clean, surfable waves. Though not a high-traffic spot, it provides a quiet session for those willing to wait for the right conditions. Hazards include sharp rocks, strong rips, and urchins. January typically offers the best chance for scoring clean, rideable waves at Coast Guard.

Best Swell Direction: NW
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: County: Hawaiʻi County | State: Hawaii | Country: United States | Road: Coast Guard Road | Full Address: Coast Guard Road, Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionNNW
Ideal Wind DirectionSE

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