Is December a good time for surfing at Hilo – Honoliʻi?
December is a good month for surfing at Hilo – Honoliʻi (best: January–February). Waves 1.1 m, water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 26°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: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 26°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 26°C by day, 19°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 27 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 15; a day can have both
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Is December a good time for surfing at Hilo – Honoliʻi?
December is a good month for surfing at Hilo – Honoliʻi (best: January–February). Waves 1.1 m, water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 26°C.
How warm is the water at Hilo – Honoliʻi in December?
About 26°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Hilo – Honoliʻi in December?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Hilo – Honoliʻi in December?
Around 26°C by day and 19°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 27 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 15; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Oahu – Haleiwa (2.3 m waves), Kauai – Hanalei Bay (2.8 m waves) & Maui – Honolua Bay (2.1 m waves).
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