Is February a good time for surfing at Hilo – Honoliʻi?
February is one of the best months for surfing at Hilo – Honoliʻi. Waves 1.3 m, water 25°C (no wetsuit), air 25°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: 1.3 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 25°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 25°C by day, 19°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 23 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 19; 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 February
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FebPEAK SEASON
Haleiwa
Oahu · United States
2.3 m waves25° water26° air
375 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 36 km
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FebPEAK SEASON
Honolua Bay
Maui · United States
2.1 m waves25° water25° air
214 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ JHM 7 km
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FebPEAK SEASON
Kanaha Beach Park
Maui · United States
2.1 m waves25° water26° air
189 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ OGG 0 km
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FebPEAK SEASON
Ho'okipa
Maui · United States
2.1 m waves25° water26° air
186 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ OGG 9 km
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FebPEAK SEASON
Pipeline
Oahu · United States
2.8 m waves25° water26° air
374 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 41 km
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FebPEAK SEASON
Waimea Bay
Oahu · United States
2.8 m waves25° water26° air
374 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 39 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in the USA in February →Where to go surfing in February →Questions
Is February a good time for surfing at Hilo – Honoliʻi?
February is one of the best months for surfing at Hilo – Honoliʻi. Waves 1.3 m, water 25°C (no wetsuit), air 25°C.
How warm is the water at Hilo – Honoliʻi in February?
About 25°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Hilo – Honoliʻi in February?
About 1.3 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Hilo – Honoliʻi in February?
Around 25°C by day and 19°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 23 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 19; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in February?
Within 1,500 km: Oahu – Haleiwa (2.3 m waves), Maui – Honolua Bay (2.1 m waves) & Kanaha Beach Park – Maui (2.1 m waves).
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