Richardsons Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at Richardsons
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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 | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 10s | NE | 4kt | S | 8kt | 21°C | 24°C | 1.2mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.6ft | 9s | ENE | 4kt | S | 8kt | 20°C | 24°C | 1.1mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3ft | 9s | ENE | 4kt | S | 7kt | 20°C | 24°C | 1mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.3ft | 8s | E | 4kt | S | 7kt | 20°C | 24°C | 0.8mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 8s | E | 4kt | S | 7kt | 20°C | 24°C | 0.6mm |
| 5:00 AM | GOOD | 4ft | 7s | ESE | 4kt | S | 7kt | 20°C | 24°C | 0.4mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 4ft | 7s | ESE | 4kt | S | 8kt | 21°C | 24°C | 0.4mm |
| 7:00 AM | GOOD | 3.9ft | 7s | ESE | 5kt | S | 9kt | 21°C | 24°C | 0.3mm |
| 8:00 AM | GOOD | 3.9ft | 7s | ESE | 5kt | S | 9kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0.3mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 3.5ft | 8s | E | 6kt | SSE | 10kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0.2mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.1ft | 9s | NE | 8kt | SSE | 10kt | 24°C | 24°C | 0.2mm |
| 11:00 AM | GOOD | 2.7ft | 11s | NNE | 9kt | SSE | 11kt | 24°C | 24°C | 0.1mm |
| 12:00 PM | GOOD | 2.8ft | 10s | NNE | 10kt | SSE | 12kt | 24°C | 24°C | 0.1mm |
| 1:00 PM | FAIR | 2.9ft | 10s | NNE | 10kt | SSE | 13kt | 24°C | 24°C | 0.1mm |
| 2:00 PM | FAIR | 2.9ft | 10s | NNE | 11kt | SSE | 14kt | 24°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 10s | NNE | 10kt | SSE | 13kt | 24°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 10s | NNE | 9kt | SSE | 12kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 10s | NNE | 8kt | SSE | 12kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0.1mm |
| 6:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3ft | 10s | NNE | 8kt | SSE | 12kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0.1mm |
| 7:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3ft | 10s | NNE | 7kt | SSE | 11kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0.2mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.1ft | 9s | NE | 6kt | SSE | 11kt | 21°C | 24°C | 0.3mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.1ft | 9s | NE | 7kt | SSE | 12kt | 21°C | 24°C | 0.5mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3ft | 9s | NE | 7kt | S | 13kt | 21°C | 24°C | 0.7mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3ft | 9s | NE | 8kt | S | 13kt | 21°C | 24°C | 0.9mm |
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Richardsons on the Big Island is an exposed reef break offering fairly consistent surf and the potential to work year-round. The break is best when a northeast swell lines up with offshore winds from the southwest, delivering clean lefts and rights over the reef. Groundswells dominate here, providing a decent range of wave quality. While it's not a secret spot, it can get crowded when conditions are good. Hazards include sharp reef, urchins, sharks, and a touch of localism. The summer months—especially July—are most reliable for scoring clean, rideable surf at Richardsons.
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
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