Coastal conditions
Bay · Hawaii · Hawaii Island / Hilo Bay
Hilo Bay is a windward Hawaii Island bay fishery with breakwaters, reef patches, river-influenced water, and protected harbor edges inside a broad Pacific-facing bay. Giant trevally and other reef-associated gamefish are principal nearshore targets, with the bay supporting a varied tropical inshore fishery.
Poor · 50
BetaConditions are poor, but confidence is reduced because some coastal inputs are partial or prediction-based.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Trip conditions only. Target-species activity and seasonal fishery patterns are not yet included.
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High confidence in the evaluated inputs — observational coverage is partial. — Required data sources were available and the key inputs were current.
Evaluates trip conditions using weather, tides, currents, waves, daylight, and active alerts.
Degraded
Coastal conditions are partial, stale, or predictions-only.
Tuesday · 8:00 AM–11:00 AM HST
Window score
75
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 11:55 PM
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Water level
Window Oct 12, 2026, 11:55 PM – Oct 19, 2026, 11:55 PM (rolling 168 hours)
Water level over the past 7 days. 1679 observations · from Oct 13, 2026, 12:00 AM · to Oct 19, 2026, 11:48 PM Range 0.4 ft MLLW to 2.9 ft MLLW.
Readings increased over the available period.
1679 observations · from Oct 13, 2026, 12:00 AM · to Oct 19, 2026, 11:48 PM
Hawaii · East Hawaii dropoff / bluewater east of Hilo Bay · Offshore
Approximately 8.8 miles away
Hawaii · Hawaii Island / Kona / Honokohau Harbor · Harbor
Approximately 63.3 miles away
Hawaii · Hawaii Island lee dropoff west of Honokohau · Offshore
Approximately 69.4 miles away
Near high tide
Next low tide
Oct 20, 2026, 4:31 AM
In 4 hr 36 min
0.7 ft MLLW
Previous
High · Oct 19, 2026, 11:19 PM · 1.2 ft MLLW
Following
High · Oct 20, 2026, 11:36 AM · 2.2 ft MLLW
Tide station at destination
Hilo, Hilo Bay, Kuhio Bay · NOAA 1617760
Tidal-current predictions are not available for this destination.
Tidal-current timing can differ from high and low tide timing.
Hilo Bay windward fishery
A windward Hawaii Island bay and harbor fishery at Hilo Bay / Kuhio Bay. Hilo readings do not describe Kona.
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Harbor jacks are year-round DAR-managed targets. Deep 7 is a legal overlay when applicable.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations
Ulua / papio
PrimaryCaranx ignobilis
Also called Ulua
No seasonal pulse known
Hilo Bay and harbor jack fishery. DAR size/bag apply.
Yellowfin tuna (ahi)
SecondaryThunnus albacares
Also called Ahi
No seasonal pulse known
Windward pelagic overlay from Hilo.
Mahi-mahi
SeasonalCoryphaena hippurus
Also called Dorado
No seasonal pulse known
Windward pelagic overlay. Harvest dates follow the current regulations.
Seasonal timing is not defined for every target.
Public harbor at Hilo. Nonresident marine license required. Waiakea Public Fishing Area is. Deep 7 vessel registration applies if targeting Deep 7.
Harbor traffic, windward swell, and rain. These stations are not the Kona wave measurement.
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
Editorial and agency sources supporting this fishery profile. Live and predicted conditions use the separate Data Sources section.
Bay · Hawaii
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Tide predictions, water level, water temperature, wind
Tide station at destination
Regional marine observations
Nearby marine station · 6.5 mi from destination
Planning limitation
Coastal conditions can vary over short distances. Predictions and remote observations are planning information, not guarantees of access or safety.