Hilo Live Cam

Situated near the waterfront in Hilo on the Big Island

Hosted by:
  • Pacific Tsunami Museum
  • 130 Kamehameha Ave - Hilo
  • Hawai’i 96720 - United States
  • 808-935-0926
  • http://tsunami.org/

What You're Watching

This camera provides a live view of Hilo. Hilo History Hilo is a historic town located on the eastern side of the Big Island of Hawaii. The town has a rich cultural and historical significance that dates back to the Polynesian settlers who first arrived in the area more than a thousand years ago. The town of Hilo was officially founded in the early 19th century by the ruling chief of Hawaii, King Kamehameha I. He saw the potential of t.

Best Times to Watch

Time / PeriodWhat to expect
Morning 7–10am localCalm water; boat traffic starting the day
WeekendsMaximum recreational boat and marina activity
SunsetGolden light on water surface
Storm or weather eventsCheck conditions before boating or fishing

Quick Facts

History & Context

Hilo History Hilo is a historic town located on the eastern side of the Big Island of Hawaii. The town has a rich cultural and historical significance that dates back to the Polynesian settlers who first arrived in the area more than a thousand years ago. The town of Hilo was officially founded in the early 19th century by the ruling chief of Hawaii, King Kamehameha I. He saw the potential of the area for agriculture and established a plantation to grow crops like sugar cane and coffee. As the plantation grew, so did the town of Hilo, and it quickly became a center of commerce and trade on the Big Island. In the late 1800s, Hilo experienced a period of rapid growth due to the booming sugar industry. Many wealthy sugar plantation owners built large homes and estates in the area, and Hilo became known as the "sugar capital" of the world.

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