Surf spot

Hilo Breakwall

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

Country: USA, Hawaii, Hawaii Island
Coordinates: 19.7434, -155.0748

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.3	1	1	1	1	1	1.1	1.3	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.5	1.6	1.8	1.6	2	2.2	2.3	2.4	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.1	2.1
Wave direction	ENE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	6.8	6.8	6.7	6.7	6.8	7.2	7.3	6.8	6.8	6.7	6.7	6.8	6.8	6.7	6.4	6.2	6	6.1	6	6	5.7	5.7	5.8	5.8	5.8	6.3	6.4	6.5	7	6.8	6.7	6.5	6.1	6	6	6.2	6.3	6.4	6.5	5.8	6.8	6.9	7	7	7	7	7	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.7	6.7	6.6	6.5	6.5
Wave energy (kJ)	166	99	85	85	85	108	124	161	124	156	147	131	120	107	99	90	85	74	67	63	55	50	44	40	39	37	38	44	57	62	68	75	93	105	122	148	181	215	272	174	365	461	527	554	544	537	529	514	506	489	465	442	436	414	393	373
Wind speed (km/h)	6.5	6.4	5	12.5	15.8	10.6	8.5	6.2	4.5	7.2	9.1	11.4	14.8	13.3	8.6	8.7	6.9	7.2	7.6	7.2	16.9	12.4	7.2	5	4.5	4.4	2.9	10	13.4	9	8.1	7.9	7.7	8.4	10.4	14.3	16.7	13.5	10.5	12.1	12.7	11.7	11.4	9.1	8.5	3.5	3.3	4.1	4.1	2.9	4	4.1	10	9.7	6.9	4.6
Wind direction	WOffshore	WNWOffshore	NNWCross	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	NNEGlassy	NNWCross-off	NCross-on	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	NCross	NNWCross	NCross	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NNWCross	NNWCross-off	WNWGlassy	WGlassy	NNWGlassy	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NNECross-on	NNWCross	NWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NNWCross	NCross	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NCross	NCross-on	NNECross-on	NCross-on	NCross-on	NCross	NNWCross-off	NNEGlassy	WGlassy	WSWGlassy	WSWGlassy	WNWGlassy	WGlassy	SEGlassy	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SSWCross-off	SWGlassy

Hilo Breakwall is a protected, beginner-friendly surf spot on the east side of Hilo, Hawaii Island. It sits near Hilo Bay and gets its name from the breakwall that helps shape the waves, making the surf generally smaller and more manageable than many open-ocean breaks on the island.

What it’s like

Wave type: Usually a mellow, small-to-moderate reef/harbor-style wave influenced by the breakwall
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, longboarders, and people looking for an easier session
Typical conditions: Often cleaner and less powerful than exposed breaks, though size and quality can vary with swell direction and tide
Crowd: Can be local and community-oriented, especially when conditions are good

Hazards and conditions

Rocky/reef bottom: Be cautious during wipeouts and low tide
Currents and boat traffic: Since it’s near the harbor area, stay alert
Changing quality: Can be inconsistent depending on swell, wind, and tide
Respect locals: Hilo spots can be mellow, but etiquette matters

Best time to surf

Generally favors smaller south or southeast swells and light winds
Early morning often offers the cleanest conditions before the trade winds pick up

Overall vibe

Hilo Breakwall is a fun, approachable East Hawaii wave with a sheltered feel, making it a solid place to practice technique or cruise on a longboard when the ocean is cooperative.