Kawaihae Breakwater Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at Kawaihae Breakwater
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
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| 12:00 AM | POOR | 1.2ft | 7s | NE | 9kt | ENE | 7kt | 22°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | POOR | 1.6ft | 6s | NNE | 6kt | ENE | 5kt | 22°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 2ft | 5s | NNE | 4kt | ENE | 4kt | 22°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | FAIR | 1.8ft | 4s | NNE | 3kt | NNE | 3kt | 22°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | POOR | 1.6ft | 4s | NNE | 2kt | NW | 3kt | 22°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | POOR | 1.4ft | 4s | NNE | 1kt | W | 3kt | 22°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | POOR | 1.2ft | 4s | NNE | 1kt | NW | 2kt | 22°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | POOR | 1.1ft | 4s | NNE | 1kt | N | 2kt | 22°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | FAIR | 1ft | 4s | NNE | 1kt | NE | 1kt | 22°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | FAIR | 1ft | 5s | NNE | 2kt | N | 2kt | 22°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 6s | NNE | 4kt | NW | 3kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 7s | NNE | 5kt | W | 4kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | POOR | 1.2ft | 7s | NNE | 5kt | W | 5kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | POOR | 1.2ft | 7s | NNE | 5kt | W | 5kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | POOR | 1.2ft | 7s | NNE | 6kt | W | 6kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 6s | NNE | 4kt | WNW | 5kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | POOR | 1.3ft | 5s | NNE | 3kt | NW | 4kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | POOR | 1.4ft | 4s | NNE | 2kt | NW | 3kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | POOR | 1.4ft | 4s | NNE | 3kt | WNW | 4kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | POOR | 1.5ft | 4s | NNE | 4kt | WSW | 5kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | POOR | 1.6ft | 4s | NNE | 5kt | SSW | 6kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | FAIR | 1.6ft | 5s | NNE | 4kt | SSW | 5kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | POOR | 1.6ft | 5s | NNE | 4kt | SW | 5kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | POOR | 1.5ft | 6s | NNE | 4kt | SW | 5kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Kawaihae Breakwater in Big Island is a fairly exposed reef break known for its reliable winter surf and consistent wave quality. The spot performs best when a west swell meets offshore winds from the northeast, creating clean conditions across both left and right reef breaks. Though surfable throughout various tide stages, it can draw a crowd when it's firing. Surfers should remain cautious of rips, submerged rocks, and sharks. January is typically the prime month for scoring clean, dependable waves at Kawaihae Breakwater.
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
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