Surf spot

Hakalau

Forecast conditions and map view for Hakalau in USA, Hawaii, Hawaii Island. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, Hawaii, Hawaii Island
Coordinates: 19.9003, -155.1282

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.3	1	1	1	1	1	1.1	1.3	1.2	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.5	1.6	1.7	1.6	2.1	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1	2	2
Wave direction	ENE	E	ENE	ENE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	6.8	6.9	6.9	6.8	7.2	7.3	7.5	7	7	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.6	6.5	6.3	6.1	6.1	6	6	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.8	5.8	5.8	6	6.2	6.5	7	6.8	7	6.5	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.4	6.5	6.6	6.3	6	6.9	7	7	7	7	7	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.7	6.7	6.6	6.5
Wave energy (kJ)	154	99	91	86	100	105	136	161	130	147	138	124	114	98	90	85	80	71	67	60	54	49	44	40	35	35	35	38	44	57	55	54	89	102	118	136	161	190	234	215	180	404	457	483	483	466	459	446	446	424	408	394	383	375	348	330
Wind speed (km/h)	5.5	3.3	5.4	8.8	10	6.1	3.7	6.5	6.6	0.8	5.5	8.2	9.4	9.1	5.8	6.1	3.5	2.3	3.9	8.4	11.8	7.4	3	1.6	3.1	5.8	9.7	15.4	16.3	8	3.7	4.1	1.8	1.5	0.4	10.3	11.3	8.4	4.3	2.5	3.9	4.2	2.9	4.9	6.2	8.8	8.9	9.7	8.2	7.4	9.6	16.6	19.8	20.7	17.1	17
Wind direction	SCross	SEGlassy	EOnshore	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	SGlassy	SECross-on	SECross-on	SSEGlassy	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	NNECross-on	NNWCross	WOffshore	WNWGlassy	NEGlassy	SEGlassy	ECross-on	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NNEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SCross-off	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SSEGlassy	SSWGlassy	SWGlassy	WSWGlassy	EGlassy	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEGlassy	EGlassy	ENEGlassy	ENEGlassy	EGlassy	SSEGlassy	SSECross	SECross	SSECross	SSECross	SSECross	SSECross	SSECross	SSECross	SECross-on	SECross	SSECross	SSECross

Hakalau is a surf spot on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi (Hawaii Island), USA, on the windward/northeastern coast near the town of Hilo.

Spot description

Wave type: Mostly a reef break with a mix of reef and some rock, producing powerful, fast-breaking waves.
Best swell: Works best with north and northeast swells, especially during the winter season.
Wind: Usually prefers light offshore winds or calm conditions; trade winds can make it messy if they’re strong.
Wave character: Can be heavy and punchy, with good shape when conditions line up. It’s not typically a mellow beginner spot.
Crowd factor: Often less crowded than more famous Hawaiian surf zones, but local respect is important.

Skill level

Better suited for intermediate to advanced surfers because of the reef, power, and variable conditions.
Beginners should be cautious, as the takeoff can be steep and the reef is shallow in places.

Hazards

Shallow reef
Strong currents
Sharp local conditions that can change quickly
Potential exposure to heavy surf during larger swells

Vibe

Hakalau has a more raw, rural East Hawaiʻi feel, with lush surroundings and a scenic coastline. It’s one of those spots that can be excellent when all the right ingredients come together, but it demands awareness and respect for the ocean and local etiquette.