Beach
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Level 5/10

Honoli'i

Hilo, Big Island, USA
🪨Rocks🌀Strong rips

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.

10-Day Forecast
Sat8
30
Poor
1.6m@6s
10km/h
Today9
46
Fair
2.1m@7s
6km/h
Mon10
37
Poor
2.0m@7s
10km/h
Tue11
32
Poor
1.7m@7s
10km/h
Wed12
26
Poor
1.6m@7s
13km/h
Thu13
25
Poor
1.8m@10s
16km/h
Fri14
25
Poor
2.6m@9s
22km/h
Sat15
19
Poor
3.0m@8s
16km/h
Sun16
46
Fair
2.4m@7s
8km/h
Mon17
45
Fair
2.2m@7s
7km/h
Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 5 km/h · PM 14 km/h
Swell
1.6m
ENE(71°)
Score: 13/25
Period
6s
Short period / windswell
Score: 2/25
Wind
10km/h
NE(51°)
Score: 9/25
Weather
25°C
0.2mm51%
First light 5:28amSunrise 5:58amSunset 6:53pmLast light 7:23pm
Windswell0.2m@2sSecondary0.3mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 7:49–10:00am · risingStrike window: 3:50–7:23pm · droppingIdeal tide: mid
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tidem
4:45am0.1m
12:49pm0.9m
8:07pm0.4m
11:32pm0.5m
5:52am0.1m
1:35pm1.0m
8:27pm0.3m
12:47am0.5m
6:50am0.0m
2:16pm1.1m
8:56pm0.3m
1:45am0.6m
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2:52pm1.1m
9:26pm0.3m
2:31am0.6m
8:27am0.0m
3:28pm1.1m
9:56pm0.2m
3:18am0.7m
9:12am0.1m
4:00pm1.0m
10:30pm0.2m
4:04am0.7m
9:55am0.1m
4:31pm0.9m
11:00pm0.2m
4:50am0.7m
10:41am0.2m
4:58pm0.9m
11:28pm0.2m
5:40am0.7m
11:26am0.3m
5:22pm0.8m
6:30am0.7m
12:15pm0.4m
5:42pm0.7m
Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

4:45 am
Low tide - 0.10m
12:49 pm
High tide - 0.95m
8:07 pm
Low tide - 0.39m
11:32 pm
High tide - 0.47m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

30
Poor
Components
Swell Direction11/25
Swell Size13/25
Swell Period2/25
Wind9/25
Raw Score35/100
Adjustments
💨 Gusty Wind-5
Adjusted Score30/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score30
👥 Summer Break

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
NE (45°)
Direction range
10° - 95°
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°

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

👥 Summer Break (Jun 15Aug 25) — expect extra crowds

Access: Beach access at Honoli'i Beach Park. Short walk from parking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Honoli'i?

Honoli'i works best on a mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Honoli'i?

Offshore wind at Honoli'i blows from the SW (230°). Anything in the 200° to 260° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Honoli'i?

Honoli'i wants NE swell (10° to 95°) between 0.9m and 3m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Honoli'i?

The main season at Honoli'i is Jan-Dec. Year-round. Most consistent wave on Big Island's east side. Usually onshore but magic when winds switch.

How do I get to Honoli'i?

Fly into ITO, then allow about 5 minutes by road. Beach access at Honoli'i Beach Park. Short walk from parking.

What kind of wave is Honoli'i?

Honoli'i is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights over a mixed bottom. Difficulty is rated 5/10.

Best Season

Peak: Jan-Dec

Year-round. Most consistent wave on Big Island's east side. Usually onshore but magic when winds switch.

Getting There

Airport
ITO
Drive time
5 min
Data quality
verified

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