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Waipio Valley Surf Forecast
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Waipio Valley surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 17 Nov 2024 HST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waipio Valley this week:
The surf forecast for Waipio Valley over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waipio Valley in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Nov 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 17th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 23rd Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 18th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipio Valley over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 1330 | 1432 | 1418 | 1409 | 838 | 700 | 670 | 484 | 363 | 304 | 230 | 195 | 187 | 156 | 290 | 339 | 371 | 441 | 726 | 780 | 530 | 380 | 361 | 437 | 334 | 232 | 121 | 112 | 73 | 70 | 67 | 53 | 53 | 38 | 30 | 72 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross | on | glass | glass | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:08PM 0.47 | 4:55AM 1.01 | 3:44PM 0.43 | 5:41AM 0.96 | 4:22PM 0.40 | 6:29AM 0.89 | 5:15PM 0.38 | 7:20AM 0.82 | 7:01PM 0.36 | 8:13AM 0.76 | 9:58PM 0.40 | 9:07AM 0.71 | 11:35PM 0.49 | 9:57AM 0.67 | 12:19AM 0.59 | 10:43AM 0.63 | 12:51AM 0.69 | 11:24AM 0.59 | 1:20AM 0.78 | 12:03PM 0.56 | 1:49AM 0.85 | 12:39PM 0.53 | 2:19AM 0.91 | 1:13PM 0.51 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:17PM 0.00 | 12:04PM 0.34 | 9:53PM 0.05 | 1:09PM 0.35 | 10:30PM 0.12 | 2:24PM 0.35 | 11:09PM 0.20 | 3:37PM 0.33 | 11:55PM 0.29 | 4:24PM 0.30 | 1:18AM 0.38 | 4:55PM 0.27 | 3:34AM 0.44 | 5:20PM 0.23 | 5:20AM 0.45 | 5:43PM 0.19 | 6:35AM 0.43 | 6:07PM 0.15 | 7:31AM 0.41 | 6:31PM 0.12 | 8:17AM 0.38 | 6:58PM 0.08 | 8:58AM 0.35 | |||||||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Fri 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 |
| Sunset | 5:40 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Waipio Valley Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waipio Valley provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waipio Valley can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waipio Valley 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 (Waipio Valley) 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 Waipio Valley 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.
Waipio Valley is 69 km (43 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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