Hilo Breakwall Surf Report & Forecast

Wainaku, Hawaii

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM Pacific/Honolulu
Surf Quality: GOOD
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM
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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline

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🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
7
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
2.6
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
2.6ft
🌊
SWELL
PERIOD
7s
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WIND GUSTS
8kt
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AIR TEMP
22°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1.7ft @
9s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
GOOD
Good surfing conditions. Sweet 2.6ft waves with mixed swell with very light winds Note: winds from S would be better.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Sunday

Apr 5
GOOD12 good hours
🌊 1.5-3.1ft 💨 2-10kt 🌡️ 16-24°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
GOOD
3.1ft7sNE7ktNNW13kt17°C24°C0mm
1:00 AM
GOOD
3.1ft7sNE7ktNNW13kt17°C24°C0mm
2:00 AM
GOOD
3ft7sNE6ktNW13kt16°C24°C0mm
3:00 AM
GOOD
3ft7sNE6ktNW12kt16°C24°C0mm
4:00 AM
GOOD
2.9ft7sNE6ktNW11kt16°C24°C0mm
5:00 AM
GOOD
2.9ft7sNE6ktWNW10kt16°C24°C0mm
6:00 AM
GOOD
2.8ft7sNE6ktNW9kt17°C24°C0mm
7:00 AM
GOOD
2.8ft7sNE5ktNW8kt19°C24°C0mm
8:00 AM
GOOD
2.7ft7sNE5ktNW7kt20°C24°C0mm
9:00 AM
GOOD
2.7ft7sNE6ktNNW8kt21°C24°C0mm
10:00 AM
GOOD
2.6ft7sNE7ktNNE8kt22°C24°C0mm
11:00 AM
FAIR
2.6ft7sNE9ktNE9kt24°C24°C0mm
12:00 PM
FAIR
2.6ft7sNE9ktNE9kt24°C24°C0mm
1:00 PM
FAIR
2.6ft7sNE10ktNE10kt24°C25°C0mm
2:00 PM
POOR
2.6ft7sNE10ktNE11kt24°C25°C0mm
3:00 PM
FAIR
2.7ft7sNE10ktNNE10kt23°C25°C0mm
4:00 PM
FAIR
2.7ft7sNE10ktNNE10kt23°C25°C0mm
5:00 PM
FAIR
2.8ft7sNE9ktNNE10kt22°C25°C0mm
6:00 PM
GOOD
2.4ft8sENE8ktNE10kt21°C25°C0mm
7:00 PM
POOR
1.9ft8sE6ktNE9kt21°C24°C0.1mm
8:00 PM
FAIR
1.5ft9sESE5ktNE8kt20°C24°C0.1mm
9:00 PM
FAIR
1.5ft9sESE4ktNE7kt20°C24°C0.1mm
10:00 PM
FAIR
1.5ft9sESE3ktNE6kt19°C24°C0.1mm
11:00 PM
FAIR
1.5ft9sESE2ktNE4kt19°C24°C0.1mm

Monday

Apr 6
GOOD1 excellent hours
🌊 1.4-3.3ft 💨 1-9kt 🌡️ 18-24°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
GOOD17 good hours
🌊 1.3-2.3ft 💨 1-9kt 🌡️ 20-22°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
EXCELLENT15 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-3.2ft 💨 3-9kt 🌡️ 20-23°C

Thursday

Apr 9
EXCELLENT17 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-3.0ft 💨 4-9kt 🌡️ 19-21°C

Friday

Apr 10
FAIR6 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-5.2ft 💨 4-11kt 🌡️ 20-26°C

Saturday

Apr 11
GOOD13 good hours
🌊 1.6-4.6ft 💨 5-10kt 🌡️ 21-25°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:2.5ft @ 7s
Wind Conditions:1-10kt NNW
Water Temperature:24-25°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Hilo Breakwall on the Big Island is a fairly exposed point break that comes alive during the winter season, offering reliable surf when the right conditions align. The spot works best when a north swell meets offshore winds from the south, generating clean and rideable waves. Tide doesn’t significantly affect surf quality here, and even when it’s pumping, the break tends to remain uncrowded—making it a peaceful option for experienced surfers. Hazards include powerful rips, submerged rocks, marine infrastructure, and occasional shark sightings. January is typically the best month for scoring consistent, clean conditions at Hilo Breakwall.

Best Swell Direction: NE
Bottom Type: Rocks
Location: Village: Wainaku | County: Hawaiʻi County | State: Hawaii | Country: United States | Postcode: 96720 | Road: Mamalahoa Highway | Full Address: Mamalahoa Highway, Wainaku, Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, 96720, United States

Ideal Conditions

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

Ideal Swell DirectionN
Ideal Wind DirectionS

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