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Waimanu Bay Surf Forecast
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Waimanu Bay surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 16 Apr 2025 HST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waimanu Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Waimanu Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waimanu Bay in the next 12 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 18) at 8AM. 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 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 16th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 17th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimanu Bay over the next 12 days.
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Mon 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 239 | 168 | 233 | 290 | 408 | 359 | 265 | 237 | 242 | 240 | 324 | 345 | 149 | 263 | 244 | 109 | 77 | 101 | 77 | 69 | 70 | 73 | 99 | 148 | 260 | 316 | 250 | 183 | 113 | 88 | 104 | 127 | 157 | 176 | 281 | 173 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | on | cross | glass | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:58AM 0.47 | 6:16PM 0.80 | 4:06AM 0.44 | 7:17PM 0.78 | 8:29PM 0.77 | 9:41PM 0.78 | 9:58AM 0.39 | 10:40PM 0.79 | 11:28AM 0.48 | 11:27PM 0.80 | 12:23PM 0.59 | 12:09AM 0.79 | 1:10PM 0.72 | 12:48AM 0.76 | 1:53PM 0.84 | 1:25AM 0.72 | 2:36PM 0.94 | 2:02AM 0.66 | 3:20PM 1.00 | 2:38AM 0.60 | 4:05PM 1.03 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:19AM 0.40 | 10:25AM 0.14 | 1:43AM 0.43 | 10:59AM 0.16 | 11:45AM 0.20 | 1:00PM 0.25 | 5:49AM 0.33 | 2:53PM 0.29 | 6:03AM 0.27 | 4:33PM 0.30 | 6:24AM 0.21 | 5:49PM 0.30 | 6:48AM 0.14 | 6:55PM 0.29 | 7:15AM 0.08 | 7:54PM 0.28 | 7:45AM 0.03 | 8:50PM 0.28 | 8:16AM -0.01 | 9:46PM 0.30 | 8:49AM -0.02 | |||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Mon 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:45 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 3 | 5 | - | 6 | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | - | 4 | - | - | 4 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri night, fresh winds from the E by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Waimanu Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waimanu Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waimanu Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waimanu 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 (Waimanu 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 Waimanu 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.
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