Big Lefts Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Oahu, USA)
| Name: | Big Lefts |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSE | Offshore Wind: N |
Big Lefts in Oahu is an exposed reef break that has quite consistent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the north. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south southeast. A left hand reef. Surfable at all stages of the tide. It's sometimes crowded here. Beware of rocks and sharks.
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 | Ala Moana Courts | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Baby Haleiwa | 0 mi |
| Third closest break | Tennis Courts | 0 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Ala Moana Bowls | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Bomboras | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Big Lefts: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 237 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 288 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 289 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 297 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 320 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Big Lefts: |
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| Closest tide station | Honolulu, Honolulu Harbor, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Honolulu, Oahu (Hawaii) | 1 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Honolulu, Oahu (Hawaii) (2) (expired 1989-12-31) | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Pearl Harbor Entrance, Bishop Point, Oahu Island, H | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Pearl Harbor, Ford Island Ferry, Oahu Island, Hawai | 7 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Big Lefts: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2493 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2498 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2513 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2535 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Royal Gorge (United States) | 2535 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Big Lefts: |
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| Closest city location | Honolulu (United States) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Halawa Heights (United States) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Halawa (United States) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | 'Aiea (United States) | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Maunawili (United States) | 8 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Big Lefts is Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl., 8 km (5 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Big Lefts is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 20 km (12 miles) away.
- Third is Dillingham Airport (HDH) in Usa Oahu Isl., 49 km (30 miles) away.
- Molokai Airport (MKK) in Usa Molokai Isl. is 80 km (50 miles) away.
- Lanai Airport (LNY) in Usa Lanai Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Big Lefts and is 109 km (68 miles) away.
