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Papaikou Mill Surf Forecast
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Papaikou Mill surf Forecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papaikou Mill this week:
The surf forecast for Papaikou Mill over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papaikou Mill in the next 12 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 28th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 3rd May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 3rd May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papaikou Mill over the next 12 days.
Sat 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thu 09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 386 | 382 | 346 | 305 | 346 | 339 | 346 | 278 | 278 | 278 | 278 | 311 | 311 | 311 | 450 | 339 | 351 | 439 | 396 | 439 | 443 | 443 | 351 | 343 | 343 | 341 | 295 | 309 | 309 | 412 | 424 | 428 | 361 | 376 | 435 | 364 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:05PM 0.74 | 4:25AM 0.30 | 7:06PM 0.71 | 5:02AM 0.25 | 8:19PM 0.69 | 7:11AM 0.22 | 9:31PM 0.70 | 9:48AM 0.25 | 10:33PM 0.70 | 11:15AM 0.36 | 11:22PM 0.70 | 12:14PM 0.48 | 12:05AM 0.68 | 1:04PM 0.62 | 12:44AM 0.65 | 1:49PM 0.74 | 1:20AM 0.59 | 2:32PM 0.83 | 1:55AM 0.53 | 3:16PM 0.89 | 2:30AM 0.47 | 3:59PM 0.91 | 3:05AM 0.40 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:15AM 0.25 | 11:01AM -0.05 | 3:10AM 0.24 | 11:54AM -0.00 | 4:45AM 0.20 | 1:13PM 0.05 | 5:20AM 0.15 | 2:57PM 0.10 | 5:47AM 0.09 | 4:32PM 0.11 | 6:14AM 0.02 | 5:48PM 0.11 | 6:42AM -0.05 | 6:52PM 0.11 | 7:11AM -0.12 | 7:51PM 0.11 | 7:41AM -0.17 | 8:46PM 0.12 | 8:12AM -0.20 | 9:40PM 0.14 | 8:44AM -0.21 | 10:34PM 0.16 | 9:18AM -0.19 | |||||||||||||
Sat 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thu 09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 |
| Sunset | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 4 | - | - | 3 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | - | - | 2 | 4 | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Papaikou Mill Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Papaikou Mill provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Papaikou Mill can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Papaikou Mill 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 (Papaikou Mill) 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 Papaikou Mill 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.
Papaikou Mill is 7 km (4 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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