Hilo Breakwall
Wave
| Wave Type | Point Break |
| Wave Direction | Right and Left |
| Bottom | Boulders |
| Wave Power | Fast, Powerful |
| Reputation | Legendary |
| Wave Length (best) | Outstanding, >500 meters |
| Wave Height Min | 12 ft+/3.5 m+ |
| Wave Height Max | 16 ft+/5 m+ |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | North, NorthWest, NorthEast |
| Swell Size Min | 3.5m |
| Swell Size Max | 5m+ |
Experience & Equipment
| Frequency | A rare sight - handful of days/year |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Empty |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Empty |
| Access Distance | In the city |
| Walk Description | Long walk (>30 mn) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Access Notes | By boat only |
Best Time to Surf
| Best Season | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts |
| Water Temp | 24°C | 24°C | 26°C | 26°C | 27°C | 26°C |
| Air Temp | 24°C | 25°C | 26°C | 26°C | 28°C | 26°C |
| Climate | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny |