Acid Drops Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Kauai, USA)
| Name: | Acid Drops |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: NE |
Acid Drops in Kauai is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the northeast. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the south. A choice of left and right reefs. Best around mid tide. Sometimes crowded. Beware of urchins, rips, rocks and sharks.
Overall Acid Drops Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The figure describes the range of swells directed at Acid Drops through an average year... (show all text)
This chart shows how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from different directions... (show all text)
Also see Acid Drops surf quality by season and Acid Drops surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Acid Drops |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Acid Drops:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Centers | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | PKs | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Brenneckes | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Inside Poipu | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Shipwrecks - Hyatt Beach | 3 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Acid Drops: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 207 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 208 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 234 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 347 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 365 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Acid Drops: |
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| Closest tide station | Port Allen, Hanapepe Bay, Kauai Island, Hawaii | 7 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Port Allen, Hanapepe Bay, Kauai Island, Hawaii (sub | 7 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Nawiliwili, Nawiliwili Harbor, Kauai Island, Hawaii | 10 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Nawiliwili, Hawaii | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Nawiliwili, Hawaii (2) | 10 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Acid Drops: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2543 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2551 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2569 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Royal Gorge (United States) | 2594 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Soda Springs (United States) | 2595 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Acid Drops: |
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| Closest city location | Koloa (United States) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Poipu (United States) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Lawai (United States) | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Omao (United States) | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kalaheo (United States) | 4 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Acid Drops is Lihue Airport (LIH) in Usa Kauai Isl., 19 km (12 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Acid Drops is Barking Sands Pmrf Airport (BKH), also in Usa Kauai Isl., 34 km (21 miles) away.
- Third is Dillingham Airport (HDH) in Usa Oahu Isl., 136 km (84 miles) away.
- Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl. is 173 km (107 miles) away.
- Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Acid Drops and is 184 km (114 miles) away.
