The Wave
The break fills best on east to southeast groundswell with light east to southeast winds or a subdued southwest breeze.
Mid to high tides generally increase ridden face and barrel potential.
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Richardsons
A compact, sharp-reef right/left outside Hilo that can fire into fast barrels on E-SE groundswell and punishes loose timing over shallow rock and urchin-strewn reef. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Richardsons in Hawaii.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationHawaii, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 6 s
- Wind SE 8 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Reef topology is uneven - peaks pop up in small clusters and the shallow rock and urchins make bailing hazardous, so expect quick, consequential falls and busy lineups on weekends.
Keep an eye on local crowding and occasional marine hazards (rocks, urchins, occasional shark reports).
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