Shacks Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at Shacks
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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 | GOOD | 2.7ft | 8s | ENE | 7kt | NNW | 13kt | 17°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | GOOD | 2.5ft | 8s | ENE | 7kt | NNW | 13kt | 17°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 2.3ft | 9s | E | 6kt | NW | 13kt | 16°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | GOOD | 2.4ft | 8s | ENE | 6kt | NW | 12kt | 16°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | GOOD | 2.5ft | 8s | ENE | 6kt | NW | 11kt | 16°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | GOOD | 2.6ft | 7s | NE | 6kt | WNW | 10kt | 16°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 2.5ft | 7s | NE | 6kt | NW | 9kt | 17°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | GOOD | 2.5ft | 7s | NE | 5kt | NW | 8kt | 19°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | GOOD | 2.4ft | 7s | NE | 5kt | NW | 7kt | 20°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 2.4ft | 8s | NE | 6kt | NNW | 8kt | 21°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | GOOD | 2.3ft | 8s | ENE | 7kt | NNE | 8kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | FAIR | 2.3ft | 8s | E | 9kt | NE | 9kt | 24°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | FAIR | 2.2ft | 8s | E | 9kt | NE | 9kt | 24°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | FAIR | 2.1ft | 8s | E | 10kt | NE | 10kt | 24°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | POOR | 2ft | 8s | E | 10kt | NE | 11kt | 24°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | FAIR | 2ft | 9s | E | 10kt | NNE | 10kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | POOR | 2ft | 9s | ESE | 10kt | NNE | 10kt | 23°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | POOR | 1.9ft | 9s | ESE | 9kt | NNE | 10kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 1.9ft | 9s | ESE | 8kt | NE | 10kt | 21°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | FAIR | 1.9ft | 9s | ESE | 6kt | NE | 9kt | 21°C | 24°C | 0.1mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 9s | ESE | 5kt | NE | 8kt | 20°C | 24°C | 0.1mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 9s | ESE | 4kt | NE | 7kt | 20°C | 24°C | 0.1mm |
| 10:00 PM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 9s | ESE | 3kt | NE | 6kt | 19°C | 24°C | 0.1mm |
| 11:00 PM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 9s | ESE | 2kt | NE | 4kt | 19°C | 24°C | 0.1mm |
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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.
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
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