Punaluu Surf Report & Forecast

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Current Surf Conditions at Punaluu

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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

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E
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15
kt

🌊 SWELL

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E
S
W
1.4
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
1.4ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
9s
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WIND GUSTS
16kt
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AIR TEMP
22°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.6ft @
10s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
POOR
Poor conditions right now. Small 1.4ft waves with quality 9s ground swell but strong 15kt winds making it choppy Note: winds from NW would be better. Might want to wait for better conditions.

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Sunday

Apr 5
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.4-1.5ft 💨 12-18kt 🌡️ 21-23°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
POOR
1.5ft10sSE12ktENE12kt21°C24°C0mm
1:00 AM
POOR
1.5ft10sSE13ktENE13kt21°C24°C0mm
2:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft10sSE13ktENE13kt21°C24°C0mm
3:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft10sSE14ktENE14kt21°C24°C0mm
4:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft10sSE14ktENE14kt21°C24°C0mm
5:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE14ktENE15kt21°C24°C0mm
6:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE15ktENE15kt21°C24°C0mm
7:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE15ktENE16kt21°C24°C0mm
8:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE15ktENE16kt22°C24°C0mm
9:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE15ktENE16kt22°C24°C0mm
10:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE15ktENE16kt22°C24°C0mm
11:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE15ktENE16kt23°C24°C0mm
12:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE14ktENE15kt23°C24°C0mm
1:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE13ktENE14kt23°C24°C0mm
2:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE12ktENE13kt23°C24°C0mm
3:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE12ktENE13kt23°C24°C0mm
4:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE12ktENE14kt23°C24°C0mm
5:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE13ktENE15kt23°C24°C0mm
6:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE14ktENE16kt23°C24°C0mm
7:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE16ktENE17kt23°C24°C0mm
8:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE18ktENE19kt23°C24°C0mm
9:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE17ktENE19kt23°C24°C0mm
10:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE17ktENE19kt22°C24°C0mm
11:00 PM
POOR
1.4ft9sSE17ktENE19kt22°C24°C0mm

Monday

Apr 6
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.1-1.6ft 💨 12-16kt 🌡️ 22-23°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
POOR5 excellent hours
🌊 1.2-3.5ft 💨 4-14kt 🌡️ 22-23°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
EXCELLENT9 excellent hours
🌊 3.3-4.2ft 💨 2-12kt 🌡️ 22-23°C

Thursday

Apr 9
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 4.2-4.9ft 💨 11-14kt 🌡️ 20-22°C

Friday

Apr 10
EXCELLENT14 excellent hours
🌊 4.9-6.0ft 💨 1-13kt 🌡️ 21-23°C

Saturday

Apr 11
GOOD12 excellent hours
🌊 3.5-4.8ft 💨 3-8kt 🌡️ 22-24°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.4ft @ 9s
Wind Conditions:12-18kt ENE
Water Temperature:24°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Punaluu on the Big Island is an exposed beach and reef break that offers fairly consistent surf, especially during summer months. However, the spot comes alive when a southeast swell meets offshore winds from the northwest, producing clean, rideable waves. The setup includes both right-peeling beach breaks and a left-hand reef, offering variety for different skill levels. While not typically crowded, surfers should be cautious of strong rips and the presence of sharks. Although summer often sees favorable conditions, January is considered the best month for scoring consistently clean surf at Punaluu.

Best Swell Direction: NE
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: County: Hawaiʻi County | State: Hawaii | Country: United States | Road: Kamilo Jeep Road | Full Address: Kamilo Jeep Road, 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 DirectionSE
Ideal Wind DirectionNW

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