The Wave
The break cleans up on long-period NE/ENE groundswells with south winds tending offshore.
Light northerlies or onshores from the north quickly mush the faces.
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James Kealoha Beach Park
A sitting reef/rocky-sand beach on Hilo’s eastern shore that produces both left and right reefy peaks with reliable NE-groundswells. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for James Kealoha Beach Park in Hawaii.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationHawaii, US
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 7 s
- Wind SE 6 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Crowds and hazards concentrate near the shallow reef and exposed rock ledges - watch for urchins and limited exit points.
Mid to higher tides change reef exposure, so work your entry/exit plan on bigger days.
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