Shacks Surf Report & Forecast

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

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E
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W
7
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
2.3
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
2.3ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
8s
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WIND GUSTS
8kt
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AIR TEMP
22°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
2ft @
9s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
GOOD
Good surfing conditions. Sweet 2.3ft waves with mixed swell with very light winds Note: winds from WNW would be better.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Sunday

Apr 5
GOOD15 good hours
🌊 1.8-2.7ft 💨 2-10kt 🌡️ 16-24°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
GOOD
2.7ft8sENE7ktNNW13kt17°C24°C0mm
1:00 AM
GOOD
2.5ft8sENE7ktNNW13kt17°C24°C0mm
2:00 AM
GOOD
2.3ft9sE6ktNW13kt16°C24°C0mm
3:00 AM
GOOD
2.4ft8sENE6ktNW12kt16°C24°C0mm
4:00 AM
GOOD
2.5ft8sENE6ktNW11kt16°C24°C0mm
5:00 AM
GOOD
2.6ft7sNE6ktWNW10kt16°C24°C0mm
6:00 AM
GOOD
2.5ft7sNE6ktNW9kt17°C24°C0mm
7:00 AM
GOOD
2.5ft7sNE5ktNW8kt19°C24°C0mm
8:00 AM
GOOD
2.4ft7sNE5ktNW7kt20°C24°C0mm
9:00 AM
GOOD
2.4ft8sNE6ktNNW8kt21°C24°C0mm
10:00 AM
GOOD
2.3ft8sENE7ktNNE8kt22°C24°C0mm
11:00 AM
FAIR
2.3ft8sE9ktNE9kt24°C24°C0mm
12:00 PM
FAIR
2.2ft8sE9ktNE9kt24°C24°C0mm
1:00 PM
FAIR
2.1ft8sE10ktNE10kt24°C24°C0mm
2:00 PM
POOR
2ft8sE10ktNE11kt24°C24°C0mm
3:00 PM
FAIR
2ft9sE10ktNNE10kt23°C24°C0mm
4:00 PM
POOR
2ft9sESE10ktNNE10kt23°C24°C0mm
5:00 PM
POOR
1.9ft9sESE9ktNNE10kt22°C24°C0mm
6:00 PM
FAIR
1.9ft9sESE8ktNE10kt21°C24°C0mm
7:00 PM
FAIR
1.9ft9sESE6ktNE9kt21°C24°C0.1mm
8:00 PM
GOOD
1.8ft9sESE5ktNE8kt20°C24°C0.1mm
9:00 PM
GOOD
1.9ft9sESE4ktNE7kt20°C24°C0.1mm
10:00 PM
GOOD
1.9ft9sESE3ktNE6kt19°C24°C0.1mm
11:00 PM
GOOD
1.9ft9sESE2ktNE4kt19°C24°C0.1mm

Monday

Apr 6
GOOD3 excellent hours
🌊 2.0-2.5ft 💨 1-9kt 🌡️ 18-24°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
GOOD10 excellent hours
🌊 1.9-3.6ft 💨 1-9kt 🌡️ 20-22°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
GOOD10 excellent hours
🌊 2.6-3.8ft 💨 3-9kt 🌡️ 20-23°C

Thursday

Apr 9
GOOD3 excellent hours
🌊 1.7-3.8ft 💨 4-9kt 🌡️ 19-21°C

Friday

Apr 10
GOOD8 excellent hours
🌊 3.1-5.7ft 💨 4-11kt 🌡️ 20-26°C

Saturday

Apr 11
GOOD4 excellent hours
🌊 3.7-4.4ft 💨 5-10kt 🌡️ 21-25°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:2.2ft @ 8s
Wind Conditions:1-10kt NNW
Water Temperature:24°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Shacks on the Big Island is an exposed reef break that delivers fairly consistent surf year-round. The spot lights up when southeast swells meet offshore winds from the west-northwest, producing clean, left-breaking waves over a shallow reef. Groundswells dominate here, offering quality surf during winter, particularly in January. Though it can draw a crowd on good days, Shacks tends to maintain a laid-back vibe. However, surfers should stay alert—hazards include sharp rocks, sea urchins, localism, and sharks. When conditions align, this reef offers rewarding rides in a scenic, raw Hawaiian setting.

Best Swell Direction: NE
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: County: Hawaiʻi County | State: Hawaii | Country: United States | Full Address: Kapoho Beach Lots, 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 DirectionWNW

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