The Point Punaluu Surf Report & Forecast

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Current Surf Conditions at The Point Punaluu

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

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14
kt

🌊 SWELL

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E
S
W
2.3
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
2.3ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
12s
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WIND GUSTS
19kt
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AIR TEMP
27°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1ft @
12s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
POOR
Poor conditions right now. Sweet 2.3ft waves with quality 12s ground swell but pretty windy at 14kt Note: winds from NW would be better. Might want to wait for better conditions.

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Sunday

Aug 9
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.1-4.2ft 💨 13-22kt 🌡️ 25-27°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
POOR
1.1ft15sSSW19ktENE24kt26°C27°C0mm
1:00 AM
POOR
1.2ft15sSSW18ktENE23kt26°C27°C0mm
2:00 AM
POOR
1.2ft15sSSW18ktENE23kt25°C27°C0mm
3:00 AM
POOR
1.2ft15sSSW17ktENE22kt25°C27°C0mm
4:00 AM
POOR
1.3ft15sSSW17ktENE22kt25°C27°C0mm
5:00 AM
POOR
1.3ft15sSSW17ktENE21kt25°C27°C0mm
6:00 AM
POOR
2.3ft12sSSE16ktNE21kt25°C27°C0mm
7:00 AM
POOR
3.2ft10sSE14ktNE20kt25°C27°C0mm
8:00 AM
POOR
4.2ft7sE13ktNE19kt26°C27°C0mm
9:00 AM
POOR
3.2ft10sSE13ktNE19kt26°C27°C0mm
10:00 AM
POOR
2.3ft12sSSE14ktENE19kt27°C27°C0mm
11:00 AM
POOR
1.3ft14sSSW14ktENE19kt27°C27°C0mm
12:00 PM
POOR
1.3ft14sSSW16ktENE21kt27°C27°C0mm
1:00 PM
POOR
1.3ft14sSSW18ktE22kt27°C27°C0mm
2:00 PM
POOR
1.3ft14sSSW20ktE24kt27°C27°C0mm
3:00 PM
POOR
1.3ft14sSSW20ktENE24kt27°C27°C0mm
4:00 PM
POOR
1.3ft14sSSW20ktENE25kt27°C27°C0mm
5:00 PM
POOR
1.3ft14sSSW21ktENE26kt27°C27°C0mm
6:00 PM
POOR
1.3ft14sSSW21ktENE26kt27°C27°C0mm
7:00 PM
POOR
1.3ft14sSSW21ktENE26kt26°C27°C0mm
8:00 PM
POOR
1.3ft14sSSW21ktENE27kt26°C27°C0mm
9:00 PM
POOR
1.3ft14sSSW22ktENE26kt26°C27°C0mm
10:00 PM
POOR
1.3ft13sSSW22ktENE26kt26°C27°C0mm
11:00 PM
POOR
1.3ft13sSSW22ktENE26kt25°C27°C0mm

Monday

Aug 10
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🌊 1.3-1.4ft 💨 16-21kt 🌡️ 25-26°C

Tuesday

Aug 11
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🌊 1.4-1.9ft 💨 15-17kt 🌡️ 25-27°C

Wednesday

Aug 12
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🌊 1.8-2.3ft 💨 14-18kt 🌡️ 25-26°C

Thursday

Aug 13
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🌊 2.3-4.1ft 💨 12-20kt 🌡️ 25-27°C

Friday

Aug 14
POOR2 good hours
🌊 2.5-5.6ft 💨 6-27kt 🌡️ 25-28°C

Saturday

Aug 15
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🌊 2.4-14.9ft 💨 24-29kt 🌡️ 25-27°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.5ft @ 14s
Wind Conditions:13-22kt ENE
Water Temperature:27°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

The Point at Punaluʻu on the Big Island is an exposed reef break known for its fairly consistent surf and left-hand waves. While summer brings favorable surf conditions, the spot actually performs best when a southeast swell pairs with offshore winds from the northwest. Fueled by distant groundswells, the wave breaks over a sharp reef that demands caution. Hazards include urchins, strong rips, and submerged rocks, along with occasional localism. Although summer is often reliable, January typically sees the cleanest and most consistent surf, making it a prime month for scoring quality waves here.

Best Swell Direction: SE
Bottom Type: Reef
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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