Halape Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Big Island, USA)
| Name: | Halape |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SSE | Offshore Wind: NW |
Halape in Big Island is an exposed reef break that has dependable surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Offshore winds blow from the northwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south southeast. There are left and right breaking reefs. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Beware of rips, rocks and sharks.
Overall Halape 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 Halape surf quality by season and Halape surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Halape |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Halape:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Keauhou Point | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Apua Point | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Punaluu | 28 mi |
| Fourth closest break | The Point_Punaluu | 29 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Pohoiki | 33 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Halape: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 224 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 305 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 308 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 352 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 535 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Halape: |
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| Closest tide station | Honuapo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 22 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Hilo, Hilo Bay, Kunio Bay, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 35 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Hilo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 35 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Hilo, Hilo Bay, Hawaii | 35 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Napoopoo, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 44 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Halape: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2474 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2474 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2481 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2488 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) | 2489 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Halape: |
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| Closest city location | Volcano (United States) | 12 mi |
| Second closest city location | Pahala (United States) | 14 mi |
| Third closest city location | Mountain View (United States) | 23 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Hawaiian Acres (United States) | 24 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Ainaloa (United States) | 25 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Halape is Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 56 km (35 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Halape is Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF), also in Usa Hawaii Isl., 62 km (39 miles) away.
- Third is Waimea Kohala (Kamuela) Airport (MUE) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 91 km (57 miles) away.
- Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Usa Hawaii Isl. is 96 km (60 miles) away.
- Upolu (Opolu) Airport (UPP) in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Halape and is 127 km (79 miles) away.
