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Can you swim at Hilo Bayfront today?

8.3GOOD

Good · 8.3

Water is 81 °F, measured at NDBC buoy 51206 (Hilo, Hawaii, HI (188)) (51206). Rough waves around 4.8 ft, light wind at 8 mph.

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Swim brief

Conditions look good right now: 8.3 out of 10. Water is 81 °F, measured at NDBC buoy 51206 (Hilo, Hawaii, HI (188)) (51206). Rough waves around 4.8 ft, light wind at 8 mph. Air 81 °F, UV 6 (high). Best window in the next 24 hours: 2 pm to 6 pm, averaging 8.7.

Written from the readings below. Not a safety guarantee: follow lifeguards and posted signs.

The readings

  • Water temperature
    81 °F
    NDBC buoy 51206 (Hilo, Hawaii, HI (188)) (51206) (measured) · fetched
    Glass
  • Water quality
    No reading
    Advisories are published by the state beach program (see below)
    –
  • Waves
    4.8 ft
    Open-Meteo Marine (model) · fetched
    Good
  • Wind
    8 mph
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Fair
  • Air temperature
    81 °F
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Glass
  • UV index
    UV 6 · high
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Fair
  • Thunderstorms
    No reading
    No source reported a value
    –
  • Weather alerts
    No reading
    Weather provider does not report alerts
    Glass

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Questions about Hilo Bayfront

Is it safe to swim at Hilo Bayfront today?

Swimmable can't tell you a spot is safe; conditions change fast and no score is a guarantee. Right now its Swim Score is 8.3 out of 10 (Good), summarised from public weather, marine and water data. Check whether lifeguards are on duty and follow posted signs and flags.

What is the water temperature at Hilo Bayfront?

The latest reading is 81 °F. The page shows its source and when it was fetched.

Is the water clean at Hilo Bayfront?

This beach is monitored under the U.S. BEACH Act. Advisories and closures are published by the state or local program listed in EPA BEACON; check it before you swim.

How is the Swim Score calculated?

The score out of 10 combines water temperature, air temperature, UV, wind and weather, waves and weather alerts from public sources such as NOAA, NDBC and Open-Meteo. Missing readings are left out and shown as missing, never guessed.