Aligator Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Oahu, USA)
| Name: | Aligator Rock |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: E |
Aligator Rock in Oahu is an exposed beach break that is usually a safe bet, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Works best in offshore winds from the east. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the northwest. Both left and right reef breaks. Best around mid tide. Sometimes crowded. Beware of rips and sharks.
Overall Aligator Rock 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.
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Also see Aligator Rock surf quality by season and Aligator Rock surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Aligator Rock |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Aligator Rock:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Chuns and Jocks Reefs | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Chuns Reef | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Jockos Point | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Leftovers/Rightovers | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Laniakea Reef and Holtons | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Aligator Rock: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 242 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 288 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 296 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 298 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 313 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Aligator Rock: |
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| Closest tide station | Haleiwa, Waialua Bay, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 3 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Laie Bay, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 9 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Waianae, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 15 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Waianae, Pokai Bay, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 15 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Moku o Loe, Kaneohe Bay Oahu Island, Hawaii | 16 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Aligator Rock: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2487 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2493 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2509 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Royal Gorge (United States) | 2532 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2533 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Aligator Rock: |
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| Closest city location | Pupukea (United States) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Hale'iwa (United States) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Waialua (United States) | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Mokuleia (United States) | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kahuku (United States) | 9 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Aligator Rock is Dillingham Airport (HDH) in Usa Oahu Isl., 15 km (9 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Aligator Rock is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 38 km (24 miles) away.
- Third is Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl., 38 km (24 miles) away.
- Molokai Airport (MKK) in Usa Molokai Isl. is 115 km (71 miles) away.
- Lihue Airport (LIH) in Usa Kauai Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Aligator Rock and is 136 km (84 miles) away.
