Blonde Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Big Island, USA)
| Name: | Blonde Reef |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NE | Offshore Wind: S |
Blonde Reef in Big Island is an exposed reef break that has quite consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Ideal winds are from the south. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell angle is from the northeast. A right hand reef break. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Beware of urchins, rocks, locals and sharks.
Overall Blonde Reef 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 graph describes the range of swells directed at Blonde Reef through an average year... (show all text)
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Also see Blonde Reef surf quality by season and Blonde Reef surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Blonde Reef |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Blonde Reef:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Chocks | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | James Kealoha Beach Park | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Hilo Breakwall | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Bay Front | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Richardsons | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Blonde Reef: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 257 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 270 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 273 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 369 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 531 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Blonde Reef: |
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| Closest tide station | Hilo, Hilo Bay, Kunio Bay, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Hilo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 1 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Hilo, Hilo Bay, Hawaii | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kawaihae, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 55 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kawaihae, Hawaii Island, Hawaii (sub) | 55 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Blonde Reef: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2439 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2441 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2447 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2456 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) | 2457 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Blonde Reef: |
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| Closest city location | Hilo Airport - Hawaii (United States) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Hilo (United States) | 3 mi |
| Third closest city location | Wainaku (United States) | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Papa'ikou (United States) | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Pepeekeo (United States) | 7 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Blonde Reef is Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 2 km (1 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Blonde Reef is Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF), also in Usa Hawaii Isl., 53 km (33 miles) away.
- Third is Waimea Kohala (Kamuela) Airport (MUE) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 72 km (45 miles) away.
- Upolu (Opolu) Airport (UPP) in USA is 103 km (64 miles) away.
- Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Usa Hawaii Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Blonde Reef and is 105 km (65 miles) away.
