Papaikou Mill Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at Papaikou Mill
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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 | GOOD | 3ft | 7s | NE | 4kt | NNE | 4kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | GOOD | 3ft | 7s | NE | 3kt | NE | 4kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 7s | NE | 3kt | NE | 4kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 7s | NE | 3kt | ENE | 5kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | GOOD | 2.8ft | 7s | NE | 3kt | E | 5kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | GOOD | 2.8ft | 7s | NE | 3kt | ESE | 5kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 2.7ft | 7s | NE | 3kt | SE | 6kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | GOOD | 2.7ft | 7s | NE | 4kt | SE | 6kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | GOOD | 2.6ft | 7s | NE | 5kt | SSE | 7kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 2.6ft | 7s | NE | 5kt | SSE | 6kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | GOOD | 2.6ft | 7s | NE | 4kt | SE | 5kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | GOOD | 2.5ft | 7s | NE | 4kt | SE | 5kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | GOOD | 2.5ft | 7s | NE | 4kt | SE | 5kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | GOOD | 2.5ft | 7s | NE | 5kt | ESE | 6kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | GOOD | 2.5ft | 7s | NE | 6kt | ESE | 7kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | GOOD | 2.6ft | 7s | NE | 7kt | ESE | 8kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 2.6ft | 7s | NE | 7kt | ESE | 8kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | FAIR | 2.6ft | 7s | NE | 8kt | E | 9kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 2.7ft | 7s | NE | 8kt | E | 9kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 2.7ft | 7s | NE | 8kt | ESE | 9kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 2.8ft | 7s | NE | 8kt | ESE | 8kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0.1mm |
| 9:00 PM | FAIR | 2.8ft | 7s | NE | 9kt | ESE | 10kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0.1mm |
| 10:00 PM | POOR | 2.8ft | 7s | NE | 10kt | ESE | 11kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0.1mm |
| 11:00 PM | POOR | 2.9ft | 7s | NE | 12kt | ESE | 12kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0.2mm |
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
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.
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
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