Pololu Valley Surf Report & Forecast

Niuli‘i, Hawaii

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Current Surf Conditions at Pololu Valley

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM Pacific/Honolulu
Surf Quality: FAIR
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🌬️ WIND

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E
S
W
10
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
2.1
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
2.1ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
8s
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WIND GUSTS
11kt
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AIR TEMP
21°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1ft @
10s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
FAIR
Fair conditions - still worth a paddle. Sweet 2.1ft waves with mixed swell but getting breezy at 10kt Note: winds from SSW would be better.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

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Sunday

Aug 9
POOR5 good hours
🌊 1.0-2.5ft 💨 4-15kt 🌡️ 16-22°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
FAIR
1.3ft10sNE8ktE12kt18°C27°C0mm
1:00 AM
GOOD
1.3ft10sNE7ktE11kt18°C27°C0mm
2:00 AM
GOOD
1.3ft10sNE6ktE10kt17°C27°C0mm
3:00 AM
GOOD
1.4ft10sNE6ktE9kt17°C27°C0mm
4:00 AM
GOOD
1.4ft9sNE5ktE8kt17°C27°C0mm
5:00 AM
GOOD
1.4ft9sNE4ktE6kt16°C27°C0mm
6:00 AM
FAIR
1.4ft9sNE6ktE8kt17°C27°C0mm
7:00 AM
FAIR
1.3ft9sNE7ktENE9kt18°C27°C0mm
8:00 AM
FAIR
1.3ft9sNE9ktENE10kt19°C27°C0mm
9:00 AM
FAIR
1.7ft8sNE10ktNE10kt20°C27°C0mm
10:00 AM
FAIR
2.1ft8sNE10ktNE11kt21°C27°C0mm
11:00 AM
FAIR
2.5ft8sENE11ktNE11kt22°C27°C0mm
12:00 PM
FAIR
2ft9sNE12ktNE12kt22°C27°C0mm
1:00 PM
POOR
1.6ft9sNE12ktNE13kt22°C27°C0mm
2:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft10sNE13ktNE13kt22°C27°C0mm
3:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft10sNE14ktNE14kt21°C27°C0mm
4:00 PM
POOR
1ft10sNE14ktENE14kt20°C27°C0.1mm
5:00 PM
POOR
1ft10sNE15ktENE15kt19°C27°C0.1mm
6:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft10sNE14ktENE16kt19°C27°C0.1mm
7:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft10sNE14ktENE17kt19°C27°C0.1mm
8:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft10sNE13ktENE18kt18°C27°C0.1mm
9:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft10sNE12ktE16kt18°C27°C0.1mm
10:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft10sNE11ktE14kt19°C27°C0.1mm
11:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft10sNE10ktE12kt19°C27°C0.1mm

Monday

Aug 10
POOR4 good hours
🌊 0.4-1.2ft 💨 3-14kt 🌡️ 17-24°C

Tuesday

Aug 11
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.8-2.7ft 💨 6-14kt 🌡️ 18-24°C

Wednesday

Aug 12
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.6-2.7ft 💨 7-14kt 🌡️ 16-22°C

Thursday

Aug 13
POOR1 good hours
🌊 0.4-2.2ft 💨 7-15kt 🌡️ 16-22°C

Friday

Aug 14
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.3-2.3ft 💨 10-21kt 🌡️ 17-23°C

Saturday

Aug 15
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.3-1.7ft 💨 8-19kt 🌡️ 18-22°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.1ft @ 10s
Wind Conditions:3-15kt E
Water Temperature:26-27°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Pololu Valley in Big Island is an exposed beach and reef break known for its consistent surf and scenic isolation. It works year-round, but delivers its best when northeast swells combine with offshore winds from the south-southwest, producing clean, rideable waves that break both left and right. The break handles all tide stages and typically sees minimal crowds, even when the surf is on. Surfers should be cautious of strong rips and sharks in the area. March is often the prime month to catch Pololu Valley offering its cleanest, most consistent surf.

Best Swell Direction: NE
Bottom Type: Sand and Reef
Location: Suburb: Niuli‘i | County: Hawaiʻi County | State: Hawaii | Country: United States | Road: Akoni Pule Highway | Full Address: Akoni Pule Highway, Niuli‘i, 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 DirectionNE
Ideal Wind DirectionSSW

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