Is May a good time for surfing at Hilo – Honoliʻi?
May is a good month for surfing at Hilo – Honoliʻi (best: January–February). Waves 1.1 m, water 25°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: 25°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 26°C by day, 20°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 27; 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 May
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MayGOOD
Pipeline
Oahu · United States
2 m waves25° water27° air
374 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 41 km
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MayGOOD
Waimea Bay
Oahu · United States
2 m waves25° water27° air
374 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 39 km
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MayGOOD
Hanalei Bay
Kauai · United States
1.9 m waves25° water25° air
533 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIH 32 km
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MayGOOD
Kailua Beach
Oahu · United States
1.9 m waves25° water27° air
330 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 22 km
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MayGOOD
Haleiwa
Oahu · United States
1.7 m waves26° water27° air
375 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 36 km
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MayGOOD
Honolua Bay
Maui · United States
1.5 m waves26° water27° air
214 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ JHM 7 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in the USA in May →Where to go surfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Hilo – Honoliʻi?
May is a good month for surfing at Hilo – Honoliʻi (best: January–February). Waves 1.1 m, water 25°C (no wetsuit), air 26°C.
How warm is the water at Hilo – Honoliʻi in May?
About 25°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Hilo – Honoliʻi in May?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Hilo – Honoliʻi in May?
Around 26°C by day and 20°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 27; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Oahu – Pipeline (2 m waves), Oahu – Waimea Bay (2 m waves) & Kauai – Hanalei Bay (1.9 m waves).
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