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Hilo, HI Fishing Forecast
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Hilo, HI · ZIP 96720 · NWS HFO forecast updated Oct 22, 4:01 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Hilo right now?
5:00 AM: wind 2 mph SSW, gusts 8 mph · Chance Rain Showers
No — calm
No — calm
No — calm
No — calm
Right-now fishing score: 39 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1014 hPa, trend -0.1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Hilo fishing today
- Chance of rain (43%) — overcast can help
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (SSW) not scored
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Pressure stable
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Best times
- 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 63 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 63 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 63 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Hilo fishing tomorrow
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (ESE) not scored
- Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Chance of rain (37%) — overcast can help
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
Best times
- 6:00 AM–8:00 AM 56 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 62 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 57 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
7-day fishing outlook for Hilo
Hunting conditions near Hilo
Deer movement score today 74 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Off-season / early fall
- 6:00 AM–8:00 AM 77 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Cold snap: ~22°F below seasonal normal (est.)
- 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 70 out of 100 Cold snap: ~23°F below seasonal normal (est.) · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 77 out of 100 Cold snap: ~24°F below seasonal normal (est.) · Wind 6 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady E wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
Hilo at a glance
| Coordinates | 19.660, -155.232 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| NWS forecast office / grid | HFO 264,71 |
| Grid elevation | 2867 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at PHTO (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 6:19 AM / 5:53 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 88% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
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Scores are heuristics combining NWS forecast data with traditional solunar theory. They are not validated predictions of fish or deer behavior. Always check official forecasts, regulations and legal shooting hours.
Hawaii fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Hawaii DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources. Always check current Hawaii fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Hilo?
This forecast scores today 60/100 (“Marginal”) for Hilo, based on the NWS HFO hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Hilo today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (63), 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (63), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (63) local time (Pacific/Honolulu).
Is it too windy to fish in Hilo right now?
Current forecast wind is 2 mph with gusts to 8 mph: shore calm, boat calm, kayak calm by our heuristic thresholds.
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