About Wailoa Sampan Basin Harbor
The Wailoa Sampan Basin Harbor can be found on Highway 19, situated between Hilo Harbor and Downtown Hilo. It is located at the bridge over the Wailoa River. Wailoa Harbor is home to the Suisan Fish Market, which can be found on the water. The Hilo Bay Café is situated next door, across from the stunning Queen Lili'uokalani Botanical Garden. The harbor offers 50 moorings for boats, along with 2 boat ramps and a vessel washdown area. There is also a comfort station and restroom facilities available. Don't forget to check out the Suisan Fish Market while you're there!
Facilities
Toilets
MarketsCOORDINATES
19.72143 N, -155.07124 E
Port Information
Telephone
Berth Sizes
< 10m, 10-20m
Depth at MLW
2 - 3m
Manoeuvrability
Fair
Channel Marking
Fair
Port of Entry
No
Overseas Visitor Berths
Yes
Dock Type
Fixed
Style Side To
Yes
Style Stern To
Yes
Tidal Flow
Negligible
Active Winter
Yes
Weather Forecast
Sun
5AM - 9AM
17 May 2026
Light and variable.
21 to 24°C
E 1.9m at 8s period
UV Index: 0 - Low
Chance of showers
Sun
9AM - 1PM
17 May 2026
- E 5 knots increasing to 9 knots.
- 24°C
- E 1.9m at 8s period
- UV Index: 11 - Extreme
- Partly cloudy
Sun
1PM - 5PM
17 May 2026
- E 8–11 knots.
- 24°C
- E 1.8m at 8s period
- UV Index: 11 - Extreme
- Chance of showers