Is July a good time for surfing at Hilo – Honoliʻi?
July is a fair month for surfing at Hilo – Honoliʻi; the best time is January–February. Waves 0.9 m, water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 27°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: 0.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 26°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 27°C by day, 21°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 25; a day can have both
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Is July a good time for surfing at Hilo – Honoliʻi?
July is a fair month for surfing at Hilo – Honoliʻi; the best time is January–February. Waves 0.9 m, water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 27°C.
How warm is the water at Hilo – Honoliʻi in July?
About 26°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Hilo – Honoliʻi in July?
About 0.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Hilo – Honoliʻi in July?
Around 27°C by day and 21°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 25; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in July?
Within 1,500 km: Oahu – Kailua Beach (1.9 m waves), Oahu – Pipeline (1.8 m waves) & Oahu – Waimea Bay (1.8 m waves).
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