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Hilo surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 1.6 m 16 s NNW · Swell 2: 0.4 m 11 s E · Swell 3: 0.4 m 7 s ESE · Wind waves: 1.0 m 8 s NE
Best window this week: Wednesday 11:00 HST — 7.1 2.2 m (7.1 ft) at 12 s, cross-shore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (24° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | 5.3 B 0 · A 6 | 1.9–1.9 m (6.1–6.4 ft) | 16 s | NW | 12 kt onshore | 06:21–17:45 |
| Mon 02 Nov | 4.4 B 0 · A 6 | 2.0–2.6 m (6.5–8.6 ft) | 15 s | NNW | 13 kt onshore | 06:22–17:45 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 6.8 B 1 · A 8 | 2.1–2.5 m (6.9–8.3 ft) | 13 s | NNW | 10 kt cross-onshore | 06:22–17:44 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 7.1 B 1 · A 8 | 2.1–2.2 m (6.8–7.1 ft) | 11 s | NNW | 11 kt cross-shore | 06:23–17:44 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 2.6 B 0 · A 7 | 2.1–2.8 m (7.1–9.2 ft) | 15 s | NNW | 13 kt cross-shore | 06:23–17:43 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 4.7 B 0 · A 8 | 2.5–2.8 m (8.2–9.2 ft) | 15 s | NNW | 10 kt cross-onshore | 06:24–17:43 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 4.6 B 0 · A 7 | 2.2–2.6 m (7.3–8.6 ft) | 12 s | NNW | 10 kt cross-onshore | 06:24–17:43 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02:00 | 5.2 B 0 · A 6 | 2.0 m (6.5 ft) | 16 s NW | 11 kt NE onshore |
| Mon 05:00 | 4.4 B 0 · A 5 | 2.0 m (6.6 ft) | 16 s NNW | 13 kt NNE onshore |
| Mon 08:00 | 4.4 B 0 · A 6 | 2.1 m (6.8 ft) | 15 s NNW | 13 kt NE onshore |
| Mon 11:00 | 4.3 B 0 · A 6 | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) | 15 s NNW | 14 kt NE cross-onshore |
| Mon 14:00 | 3.8 B 0 · A 6 | 2.4 m (7.8 ft) | 15 s NNW | 14 kt ENE cross-onshore |
| Mon 17:00 | 3.3 B 0 · A 6 | 2.6 m (8.5 ft) | 15 s NNW | 14 kt ENE cross-onshore |
| Mon 20:00 | 3.4 B 0 · A 6 | 2.6 m (8.6 ft) | 14 s NNW | 13 kt ENE cross-onshore |
| Mon 23:00 | 3.4 B 0 · A 6 | 2.6 m (8.6 ft) | 14 s NNW | 14 kt ENE cross-onshore |
| Tue 02:00 | 4.0 B 0 · A 7 | 2.5 m (8.3 ft) | 14 s NNW | 12 kt ENE cross-onshore |
| Tue 05:00 | 4.5 B 0 · A 7 | 2.5 m (8.1 ft) | 14 s NNW | 11 kt ENE cross-onshore |
| Tue 08:00 | 5.2 B 0 · A 7 | 2.4 m (7.7 ft) | 14 s NNW | 10 kt ENE cross-onshore |
| Tue 11:00 | 6.1 B 0 · A 8 | 2.3 m (7.5 ft) | 13 s NNW | 9 kt E cross-onshore |
| Tue 14:00 | 6.8 B 1 · A 8 | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) | 13 s NNW | 7 kt E cross-onshore |
| Tue 17:00 | 6.3 B 1 · A 7 | 2.2 m (7.1 ft) | 13 s NNW | 10 kt ENE cross-onshore |
| Tue 20:00 | 6.9 B 1 · A 8 | 2.1 m (7.0 ft) | 13 s NNW | 8 kt ENE cross-onshore |
| Tue 23:00 | 6.7 B 1 · A 7 | 2.1 m (6.9 ft) | 12 s NNW | 10 kt ENE cross-onshore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Hilo, Hawaii, HI (188) (51206), 14 km from Hilo, reported 0 h before this update. model on target (within 0.2 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 1.8 m (5.9 ft) | 2.0 m (6.5 ft) |
| Peak period | 17 s | 16 s |
| Swell from | NNW | NW |
Buoy = measured at sea by NOAA NDBC. Model = GFS-Wave interpolated to the buoy's position and time. A persistent gap means the model is running high or low for this swell; adjust the forecast accordingly.
Hilo tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (HST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | High 22:10 (-0.1 m / -0.2 ft) |
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 02:50 (-0.2 m / -0.6 ft) · High 10:20 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) · Low 17:30 (-0.3 m / -0.9 ft) · High 23:30 (+0.1 m / +0.2 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | Low 04:30 (-0.1 m / -0.5 ft) · High 11:10 (+0.3 m / +1.1 ft) · Low 18:00 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 00:20 (+0.2 m / +0.6 ft) · Low 05:50 (-0.2 m / -0.6 ft) · High 12:00 (+0.3 m / +1.0 ft) · Low 18:30 (-0.4 m / -1.2 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 01:10 (+0.3 m / +1.0 ft) · Low 06:50 (-0.2 m / -0.6 ft) · High 12:40 (+0.2 m / +0.8 ft) · Low 19:00 (-0.4 m / -1.3 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 01:40 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) · Low 07:40 (-0.2 m / -0.7 ft) · High 13:10 (+0.2 m / +0.7 ft) · Low 19:20 (-0.4 m / -1.4 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 02:10 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) · Low 08:30 (-0.2 m / -0.7 ft) · High 13:40 (+0.2 m / +0.6 ft) · Low 19:50 (-0.5 m / -1.5 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 1.9 Honoli'i 5 km · 2.0 m (6.5 ft) now
- 0.7 Hapuna 84 km · 1.1 m (3.4 ft) now
- 0.1 Kailua 96 km · 1.1 m (3.4 ft) now
- 1.0 Kua Bay 98 km · 1.1 m (3.4 ft) now
- 0.1 Pine Trees Surfing Beach 101 km · 1.1 m (3.4 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Pacific/Honolulu). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (20.00, -155.00); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.