Banyons Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Big Island, USA)
Photo credit: Michael
Surf Break: Banyons
| Name: | Banyons |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: E |
Banyons in Big Island is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the east. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the northwest. Reef breaks provide lefts and rights. A popular wave that can get growded. Hazards include Urchin and locals.
Overall Banyons 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 illustrates the range of swells directed at Banyons over a normal year, base... (show all text)
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Also see Banyons surf quality by season and Banyons surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Banyons |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Banyons:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Generals | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Lymans | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Disappearing Sands | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Honls | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Kona Tiki | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Banyons: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 211 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 298 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 303 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 308 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 484 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Banyons: |
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| Closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Big Island, Hawaii | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 3 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Big Island, Hawaii (2) | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Napoopoo, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kawaihae, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 31 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Banyons: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2489 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2490 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2498 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2509 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) | 2511 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Banyons: |
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| Closest city location | Holualoa (United States) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Kailua-Kona (United States) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kona Airport - Hawaii (United States) | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Honalo (United States) | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kealakekua (United States) | 7 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Banyons is Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 16 km (10 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Banyons is Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF), also in Usa Hawaii Isl., 48 km (30 miles) away.
- Third is Waimea Kohala (Kamuela) Airport (MUE) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 55 km (34 miles) away.
- Upolu (Opolu) Airport (UPP) in USA is 74 km (46 miles) away.
- Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Usa Hawaii Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Banyons and is 98 km (61 miles) away.
