Best surfing near Hilo

14 surf breaks · 14 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Hilo, Hawaii — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 14 of 14 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
B
Bayfront
#1 Bayfront
11.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
H
Honoli'i
#2 Honoli'i
11.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
T
Tombstones
#3 Tombstones
11.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
H
Honolii
#4 Honolii
11.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
H
Hilo Breakwall
#5 Hilo Breakwall
11.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
P
Papaikou Mill
#6 Papaikou Mill
12.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
C
Chocks
#7 Chocks
13.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
4
4 Miles
#8 4 Miles
14.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
R
Richardsons
#9 Richardsons
15.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
K
Kolekole
#10 Kolekole
17.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S
Secrets
#11 Secrets
17.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
H
Hakalau
#12 Hakalau
17.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
P
Pohoiki
#13 Pohoiki
29.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
W
Waipio Valley
#14 Waipio Valley
39.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Hilo

The Hilo area has 14 surf breaks on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best surfing near Hilo

How are these surf breaks ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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