Is August a good time for surfing at Hilo – Honoliʻi?
August is a good month for surfing at Hilo – Honoliʻi (best: January–February). Waves 1 m, water 27°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
Plan your trip to Hilo – HonoliʻiEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 27°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 28°C by day, 21°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 26; a day can have both
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in August
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Kailua Beach
Oahu · United States
1.8 m waves26° water29° air
330 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 22 km
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Pipeline
Oahu · United States
1.7 m waves27° water30° air
374 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 41 km
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Waimea Bay
Oahu · United States
1.7 m waves27° water30° air
374 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 39 km
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Hanalei Bay
Kauai · United States
1.6 m waves27° water27° air
533 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIH 32 km
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Haleiwa
Oahu · United States
1.5 m waves27° water30° air
375 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 36 km
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Kanaha Beach Park
Maui · United States
1.4 m waves27° water30° air
189 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ OGG 0 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in the USA in August →Where to go surfing in August →Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Hilo – Honoliʻi?
August is a good month for surfing at Hilo – Honoliʻi (best: January–February). Waves 1 m, water 27°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
How warm is the water at Hilo – Honoliʻi in August?
About 27°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Hilo – Honoliʻi in August?
About 1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Hilo – Honoliʻi in August?
Around 28°C by day and 21°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 26; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Oahu – Kailua Beach (1.8 m waves), Oahu – Pipeline (1.7 m waves) & Oahu – Waimea Bay (1.7 m waves).
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