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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 am Monday 23 Dec 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 Monday (Dec 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. 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 20s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 24) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 27th Dec) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 26th Dec) | 8ft (2.5m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipio Valley over the next 12 days.
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 2207 | 1484 | 1190 | 968 | 688 | 485 | 317 | 231 | 1235 | 4154 | 5301 | 3723 | 2140 | 1438 | 1034 | 1064 | 780 | 501 | 330 | 378 | 153 | 178 | 307 | 256 | 499 | 533 | 449 | 449 | 573 | 496 | 317 | 313 | 425 | 251 | 264 | 235 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:58PM 0.61 | 8:44AM 0.57 | 12:36AM 0.70 | 9:51AM 0.52 | 1:07AM 0.79 | 11:02AM 0.48 | 1:38AM 0.86 | 12:01PM 0.47 | 2:09AM 0.92 | 12:48PM 0.46 | 2:42AM 0.97 | 1:29PM 0.46 | 3:15AM 1.00 | 2:07PM 0.47 | 3:49AM 1.02 | 2:46PM 0.48 | 4:23AM 1.02 | 3:28PM 0.48 | 4:56AM 1.01 | 4:16PM 0.48 | 5:29AM 0.96 | 5:14PM 0.48 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:00PM 0.24 | 4:59AM 0.53 | 4:38PM 0.20 | 6:59AM 0.49 | 5:16PM 0.16 | 7:56AM 0.44 | 5:53PM 0.12 | 8:34AM 0.40 | 6:29PM 0.08 | 9:06AM 0.37 | 7:06PM 0.04 | 9:36AM 0.34 | 7:42PM 0.00 | 10:07AM 0.33 | 8:18PM -0.02 | 10:40AM 0.32 | 8:53PM -0.02 | 11:14AM 0.31 | 9:29PM 0.01 | 11:50AM 0.30 | 10:07PM 0.08 | 12:27PM 0.28 | 10:47PM 0.17 | |||||||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | - | 3 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed 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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