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
Wed
5AM - 9AM
18 February 2026
Light and variable.
Increasing from 11 to 21°C
NE 2.9m at 9s period
UV Index: 2 - Low
Partly cloudy
Wed
9AM - 1PM
18 February 2026
- E 5–14 knots. Gusts up to 17 knots.
- 21 to 24°C
- NE 3.0m at 9s period
- UV Index: 8 - Very High
- Partly cloudy
Wed
1PM - 5PM
18 February 2026
- E 12–14 knots. Gusts up to 16 knots.
- 22°C
- NE 3.0m at 9s period
- UV Index: 8 - Very High
- Mostly fine