Papaikou Mill Surf Report & Forecast

Papaikou, Hawaii

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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

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🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
4
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
5kt
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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 glassy conditions Note: winds from WNW would be better.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Sunday

Apr 5
GOOD19 good hours
🌊 2.5-3.0ft 💨 3-12kt 🌡️ 22-23°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
GOOD
3ft7sNE4ktNNE4kt22°C24°C0mm
1:00 AM
GOOD
3ft7sNE3ktNE4kt22°C24°C0mm
2:00 AM
GOOD
2.9ft7sNE3ktNE4kt22°C24°C0mm
3:00 AM
GOOD
2.9ft7sNE3ktENE5kt22°C24°C0mm
4:00 AM
GOOD
2.8ft7sNE3ktE5kt22°C24°C0mm
5:00 AM
GOOD
2.8ft7sNE3ktESE5kt22°C24°C0mm
6:00 AM
GOOD
2.7ft7sNE3ktSE6kt22°C24°C0mm
7:00 AM
GOOD
2.7ft7sNE4ktSE6kt22°C24°C0mm
8:00 AM
GOOD
2.6ft7sNE5ktSSE7kt22°C24°C0mm
9:00 AM
GOOD
2.6ft7sNE5ktSSE6kt22°C24°C0mm
10:00 AM
GOOD
2.6ft7sNE4ktSE5kt22°C24°C0mm
11:00 AM
GOOD
2.5ft7sNE4ktSE5kt22°C24°C0mm
12:00 PM
GOOD
2.5ft7sNE4ktSE5kt22°C24°C0mm
1:00 PM
GOOD
2.5ft7sNE5ktESE6kt22°C24°C0mm
2:00 PM
GOOD
2.5ft7sNE6ktESE7kt23°C25°C0mm
3:00 PM
GOOD
2.6ft7sNE7ktESE8kt23°C25°C0mm
4:00 PM
GOOD
2.6ft7sNE7ktESE8kt23°C25°C0mm
5:00 PM
FAIR
2.6ft7sNE8ktE9kt23°C25°C0mm
6:00 PM
FAIR
2.7ft7sNE8ktE9kt23°C25°C0mm
7:00 PM
GOOD
2.7ft7sNE8ktESE9kt23°C25°C0mm
8:00 PM
GOOD
2.8ft7sNE8ktESE8kt23°C25°C0.1mm
9:00 PM
FAIR
2.8ft7sNE9ktESE10kt23°C25°C0.1mm
10:00 PM
POOR
2.8ft7sNE10ktESE11kt23°C25°C0.1mm
11:00 PM
POOR
2.9ft7sNE12ktESE12kt23°C25°C0.2mm

Monday

Apr 6
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 2.2-2.8ft 💨 8-13kt 🌡️ 23-24°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.2-2.2ft 💨 11-18kt 🌡️ 22-23°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
POOR4 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-3.5ft 💨 2-21kt 🌡️ 23-24°C

Thursday

Apr 9
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.8-2.4ft 💨 14-23kt 🌡️ 22-23°C

Friday

Apr 10
POOR4 good hours
🌊 1.5-5.8ft 💨 6-20kt 🌡️ 22-23°C

Saturday

Apr 11
POOR4 excellent hours
🌊 1.6-4.4ft 💨 5-17kt 🌡️ 22-24°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:2.6ft @ 7s
Wind Conditions:3-13kt NNE
Water Temperature:24-25°C

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.

Best Swell Direction: E
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: Village: Papaikou | County: Hawaiʻi County | State: Hawaii | Country: United States | Postcode: 96781 | Road: Kopilimai Road | Full Address: Kopilimai Road, Papaikou, Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, 96781, United States

Ideal Conditions

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

Ideal Swell DirectionE
Ideal Wind DirectionWNW

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