Big Lefts Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Molokai, USA)
| Name: | Big Lefts |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NNW | Offshore Wind: S |
Big Lefts in Molokai is an exposed point break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the south. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the north northwest.The break here is a left hand point. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Beware of rocks, rips, sharks and isolation.
Overall Big Lefts 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 Big Lefts surf quality by season and Big Lefts surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Big Lefts |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Big Lefts:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Halawa | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | T-Bones | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Rock Point/Pohakuloa | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Waialua Rivermouth | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Flemming Beach Park | 13 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Big Lefts: |
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| Closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 237 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 245 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 290 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 292 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 387 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Big Lefts: |
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| Closest tide station | Pukoo Harbor, Molokai Island, Hawaii | 8 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kamalo Harbor, Molokai Island, Hawaii | 12 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kaunakakai, Molokai Island, Hawaii | 19 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kaunakakai, Molokai (Hawaii) | 19 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kaunakakai, Molokai (Hawaii) (2) | 19 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Big Lefts: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2447 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2451 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2464 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2482 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Bear Valley (United States) | 2484 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Big Lefts: |
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| Closest city location | Waialua (United States) | 6 mi |
| Second closest city location | Ka'anapali (United States) | 17 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kaanapali Landing (United States) | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Kaunakakai (United States) | 19 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kualapu'u (United States) | 19 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Big Lefts is Kapalua (Lahania-kapalua) Airport (JHM) in Usa Maui Isl., 25 km (16 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Big Lefts is Molokai Airport (MKK) in Usa Molokai Isl., 36 km (22 miles) away.
- Third is Kahului Airport (OGG) in Usa Maui Isl., 46 km (29 miles) away.
- Lanai Airport (LNY) in Usa Lanai Isl. is 48 km (30 miles) away.
- Hana Airport (HNM) in Usa Maui Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Big Lefts and is 88 km (55 miles) away.
