Puako, Hawaii Weather
Puako, Hawaii — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Puako, Hawaii County.
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About Puako, Hawaii
Puako unfolds along a stretch of Kohala Coast where the Pacific whispers secrets to ancient lava flows. It lies 52.3 miles west-north-west of Hilo, HI (from Hilo, HI: bearing 289°T), and is situated 2.7 miles north-north-west of Waikoloa Village. The air here carries a dry, sun-baked warmth, a constant caress that softens the sharp edges of the black rock and the muted greens of the sparse, resilient vegetation. Low-slung homes, many painted in shades of white and pastel, seem to melt into the landscape, their verandas open to the vast expanse of blue sky and the endless horizon. The scent of salt and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen blossoms mingle on the breeze, a subtle invitation to slow down, to breathe deeply, and to simply be. This is a place where the rhythms of the past still echo, though the modern world has found its footing. Puako’s history is tied to the land’s bounty; once a vital fishing village, its shores were a source of sustenance and trade for generations. Today, while fishing remains a cherished pursuit, the local economy leans towards the quiet hum of tourism, drawing visitors to its famed coves and the clear, inviting waters that teem with marine life. The legendary Puako Petroglyph Field, a vast outdoor gallery etched into the lava rock, stands as a silent testament to the artistry and spirit of those who walked this land long before, a powerful reminder of the enduring human presence.
Live animated radar for Puako and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Puako, Hawaii County, Hawaii |
| Coordinates | 19.967382°N, 155.848076°W |
| Timezone | Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 96743 |
| Area Code | 808 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Puako, Hawaii Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Puako, Hawaii, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Puako includes coordinates 19.967382°N, 155.848076°W, situated in Hawaii County. ZIP code 96743. Telephone area code: 808. Timezone: Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
