Generals Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Big Island, USA)
| Name: | Generals |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
Generals in Big Island is a fairly exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the east northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the west northwest. A right hand reef break. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Beware of rips, rocks,,crowds.
Overall Generals 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 combination of swells directed at Generals over a normal year, ... (show all text)
The rose diagram shows how often and how strongly the wind blows from different directi... (show all text)
Also see Generals surf quality by season and Generals surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Generals |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Generals:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Banyons | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Honls | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Kona Tiki | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Lymans | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Disappearing Sands | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Generals: |
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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 Generals: |
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| Closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Big Island, Hawaii | 2 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Big Island, Hawaii (2) | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Napoopoo, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kawaihae, Big Island, Hawaii (2) | 30 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Generals: |
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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 Generals: |
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| Closest city location | Kailua-Kona (United States) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Holualoa (United States) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kona Airport - Hawaii (United States) | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Honalo (United States) | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kealakekua (United States) | 7 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Generals is Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 15 km (9 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Generals 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., 54 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 Generals and is 99 km (61 miles) away.
