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Punaluu surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 20 Dec 2024 HST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punaluu this week:
The surf forecast for Punaluu over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punaluu in the next 12 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 20th Dec) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 20th Dec) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 27th Dec) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punaluu over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 314 | 248 | 212 | 158 | 169 | 88 | 111 | 77 | 149 | 152 | 193 | 226 | 319 | 268 | 414 | 380 | 361 | 389 | 404 | 460 | 416 | 505 | 454 | 389 | 389 | 377 | 368 | 432 | 474 | 339 | 311 | 273 | 196 | 165 | 136 | 136 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:58PM 0.47 | 7:46AM 0.76 | 9:20PM 0.50 | 8:26AM 0.68 | 10:43PM 0.57 | 9:12AM 0.61 | 11:48PM 0.65 | 10:11AM 0.54 | 12:36AM 0.73 | 11:19AM 0.49 | 1:17AM 0.81 | 12:22PM 0.46 | 1:54AM 0.87 | 1:16PM 0.45 | 2:31AM 0.93 | 2:02PM 0.45 | 3:07AM 0.98 | 2:44PM 0.45 | 3:43AM 1.02 | 3:24PM 0.46 | 4:20AM 1.04 | 4:04PM 0.47 | 4:56AM 1.04 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:22PM 0.21 | 12:51AM 0.30 | 3:04PM 0.21 | 2:00AM 0.39 | 3:45PM 0.20 | 3:43AM 0.44 | 4:25PM 0.19 | 5:41AM 0.44 | 5:06PM 0.18 | 7:10AM 0.40 | 5:46PM 0.15 | 8:08AM 0.35 | 6:27PM 0.13 | 8:52AM 0.29 | 7:07PM 0.09 | 9:29AM 0.25 | 7:47PM 0.06 | 10:04AM 0.22 | 8:26PM 0.03 | 10:39AM 0.19 | 9:05PM 0.01 | 11:15AM 0.18 | 9:43PM 0.01 | |||||||||||||
Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, moderate winds from the NE by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri morning, light winds from the NNE by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Punaluu Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Punaluu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Punaluu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punaluu 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 (Punaluu) 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 Punaluu 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.
Punaluu is 96 km (60 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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