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Makalawena Surf Forecast
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Makalawena surf Forecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makalawena this week:
The surf forecast for Makalawena over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makalawena in the next 12 days are 0.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 15s period and expected on Monday (Apr 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 2nd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makalawena over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 114 | 73 | 56 | 54 | 41 | 70 | 29 | 15 | 40 | 13 | 33 | 43 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 21 | 14 | 44 | 129 | 122 | 119 | 107 | 102 | 44 | 42 | 21 | 59 | 56 | 105 | 83 | 50 | 17 | 38 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | on | glass | cross | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:41AM 0.36 | 5:47PM 0.79 | 5:12AM 0.32 | 6:33PM 0.77 | 5:51AM 0.28 | 7:28PM 0.74 | 6:59AM 0.25 | 8:33PM 0.72 | 9:15AM 0.25 | 9:43PM 0.71 | 11:16AM 0.31 | 10:48PM 0.70 | 12:22PM 0.41 | 11:46PM 0.68 | 1:09PM 0.53 | 12:37AM 0.65 | 1:50PM 0.65 | 1:24AM 0.60 | 2:30PM 0.75 | 2:09AM 0.55 | 3:10PM 0.84 | 2:51AM 0.48 | 3:50PM 0.89 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:06AM 0.20 | 10:21AM 0.06 | 1:02AM 0.21 | 10:50AM 0.08 | 2:13AM 0.23 | 11:25AM 0.10 | 3:42AM 0.22 | 12:09PM 0.14 | 4:59AM 0.19 | 1:21PM 0.20 | 5:45AM 0.15 | 3:17PM 0.24 | 6:19AM 0.12 | 5:08PM 0.26 | 6:48AM 0.08 | 6:34PM 0.24 | 7:17AM 0.05 | 7:44PM 0.21 | 7:46AM 0.02 | 8:46PM 0.18 | 8:15AM -0.00 | 9:43PM 0.16 | 8:45AM -0.01 | |||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:50 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Makalawena Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Makalawena provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Makalawena can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Makalawena surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Makalawena) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Makalawena may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Makalawena is 100 km (62 miles) from Hilo. If you plan a vacation in Big Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hilo. Hilo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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