Honoli'i
Honoli'i is the most consistent wave on the Big Island's east side—a rivermouth break near Hilo that creates strong, reliable peaks year-round. Sharp lava rocks demand respect, and it's usually onshore with trade winds, but when the winds switch offshore, it's magic.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
📊 Buoy ValidationWarning
SE Hawaii
378 km away
Source: noaa
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 350° - 100°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.4m
- Height multiplier
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (230°)
- Offshore range
- 200° - 260°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Mixed
Max wave face
4m+
Board
Shortboard
Consistency
8/10
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
5/10
👥 Spring Break (Mar 14 – Mar 22) — expect extra crowds
Access: Beach access at Honoli'i Beach Park. Short walk from parking.
Best Season
Peak: Jan-Dec
Year-round. Most consistent wave on Big Island's east side. Usually onshore but magic when winds switch.
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