Hilo Breakwall
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Totally insane break, very huge when nice swell hits. Tow in only! You will never make the paddle in. Breaks almost as fast as Ma'alaea Bay. Watching the break from the scenic point by Honolii Ive seen it totally go off, 20+ plus easlily. Mostly lefts but a few rights. This insane break is pretty rare. Like 1 or 2 days per year maybe. Usually during a huge north swell or during a storm. Better be a pro before you even think about trying this spot.
Location
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Needs a boat to get out there so strap in and get towed out from Hilo bay/harbor, and go out to the very tip of the breakwall.
| Walk | Long walk (>30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Boulders |
| Power | Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Exceptional (>500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Over 12ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Sharks
Videos
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Tombstones
1.13 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Honolii
1.29 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Bayfront
1.32 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |