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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 30 Jan 2025 HST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kapoho Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Kapoho Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 31) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kapoho Bay in the next 12 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 04) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 31st Jan) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 1st Feb) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 2nd Feb) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kapoho Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 82 | 117 | 164 | 178 | 105 | 241 | 273 | 333 | 287 | 271 | 242 | 271 | 230 | 197 | 197 | 188 | 141 | 135 | 106 | 99 | 73 | 70 | 34 | 33 | 21 | 137 | 35 | 72 | 97 | 99 | 102 | 128 | 229 | 300 | 477 | 559 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:08PM 0.65 | 4:45AM 1.07 | 4:54PM 0.68 | 5:16AM 1.00 | 5:43PM 0.72 | 5:47AM 0.91 | 6:40PM 0.74 | 6:17AM 0.80 | 7:47PM 0.75 | 6:47AM 0.68 | 9:14PM 0.77 | 7:19AM 0.57 | 10:54PM 0.81 | 8:19AM 0.47 | 12:16AM 0.88 | 11:08AM 0.43 | 1:13AM 0.94 | 12:40PM 0.45 | 1:58AM 1.00 | 1:36PM 0.50 | 2:35AM 1.03 | 2:18PM 0.55 | 3:08AM 1.04 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:56PM 0.04 | 11:20AM 0.15 | 10:39PM 0.11 | 11:51AM 0.14 | 11:25PM 0.21 | 12:24PM 0.13 | 12:18AM 0.32 | 1:00PM 0.14 | 1:28AM 0.43 | 1:43PM 0.15 | 3:28AM 0.51 | 2:39PM 0.17 | 6:58AM 0.47 | 3:57PM 0.18 | 8:01AM 0.39 | 5:20PM 0.16 | 8:30AM 0.33 | 6:28PM 0.12 | 8:57AM 0.28 | 7:21PM 0.08 | 9:22AM 0.25 | 8:05PM 0.06 | 9:46AM 0.22 | |||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tue 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 |
| Sunset | 6:09 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 10 |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Kapoho Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kapoho Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kapoho Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kapoho Bay 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 (Kapoho Bay) 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 Kapoho Bay 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.
Kapoho Bay is 37 km (23 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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