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Punaluu surf Forecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 28 Mar 2024 HST
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Punaluu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punaluu sea temperature is 24.1°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 24.4 °C max: 25.5 °C min: 23.3 °C)
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Punaluu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punaluu sea temperature is 24.1°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 24.4 °C max: 25.5 °C min: 23.3 °C)


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 (Mar 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 29th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 29th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 28th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punaluu over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
E
2.4
E
2.2
E
2.1
E
1.9
E
1.9
E
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
2
E
2.3
E
2.3
E
1.9
E
1.9
E
1.9
E
1.8
E
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.9
E
2.1
E
2.2
E
2.1
E
2.2
E
2.4
E
2.2
E
2.2
E
2.2
E
1.8
E
1.7
E
1.9
E
1.6
E
Period(s) (?)888888888888888888898889989889999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)705742686625505501392382291331284298248290446632665477477529472422415524656687660691809775770770515450567381
Wind
(km/h)
40
ENE
45
ENE
30
ENE
30
E
30
E
30
ENE
35
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
35
E
30
E
40
ENE
40
ENE
45
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
E
35
ENE
30
ENE
40
ENE
45
ENE
35
ENE
45
ENE
45
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:49PM
0.84
5:19AM
0.55
6:31PM
0.82
5:43AM
0.49
7:25PM
0.79
6:11AM
0.42
8:41PM
0.77
7:16AM
0.36
10:15PM
0.78
10:38AM
0.35
11:33PM
0.83
12:16PM
0.43
12:31AM
0.88
1:10PM
0.54
1:18AM
0.91
1:55PM
0.66
1:59AM
0.91
2:36PM
0.78
2:38AM
0.89
3:17PM
0.89
3:16AM
0.83
3:57PM
0.97
3:52AM
0.75
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:58AM
0.09
12:15AM
0.28
11:23AM
0.11
1:09AM
0.33
11:52AM
0.14
2:36AM
0.37
12:32PM
0.17
5:14AM 1:38PM
0.35 0.22
6:32AM
0.29
3:35PM
0.24
7:04AM
0.22
5:21PM
0.22
7:33AM
0.16
6:36PM
0.18
8:01AM
0.10
7:36PM
0.14
8:29AM
0.04
8:30PM
0.11
8:58AM
0.00
9:21PM
0.11
9:27AM
-0.02
10:12PM
0.12
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise6:18--6:18--6:16--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--
Sunset-6:35--6:35--6:36--6:36--6:36--6:36--6:36--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37-
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Rain (mm)
--------------2-----------------1---
Temp. °C242322242322232322232322232323232422232322232423242423242422232322232322
Feels °C (?)191817201919192019192018191920181916181817182019191918181816171717191919

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds.

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the NE by Mon night).

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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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