Hanalei Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Kauai, USA)
Photo credit: Rob Davies
Surf Break: Hanalei Bay
Photo credit: Rob Davies
Surf Break: Hanalei Bay
Photo credit: Rob Davies
Surf Break: Hanalei Bay
| Name: | Hanalei Bay |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: SSE |
Hanalei Bay in Kauai is an exposed reef and point break that has consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the south southeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the north. There is a right hand reef break Good surf at all stages of the tide. A popular wave that can get growded. Beware of locals and sharks.
Overall Hanalei Bay 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 rose diagram illustrates the range of swells directed at Hanalei Bay through a typi... (show all text)
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Also see Hanalei Bay surf quality by season and Hanalei Bay surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Hanalei Bay |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Hanalei Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Hideaways | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Pinetrees | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Waikokos | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Cannons | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Tunnels | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Hanalei Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 196 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 218 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 228 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 359 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 369 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Hanalei Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Hanalei Bay, Kauai Island, Hawaii | 0 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Hanamaulu Bay, Kauai Island, Hawaii | 19 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Nawiliwili, Hawaii | 20 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Nawiliwili, Hawaii (2) | 20 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Nawiliwili, Nawiliwili Harbor, Kauai Island, Hawaii | 21 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Hanalei Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2528 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2536 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2555 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Royal Gorge (United States) | 2580 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Soda Springs (United States) | 2582 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Hanalei Bay: |
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| Closest city location | Princeville (United States) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Kilauea (United States) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Anahola (United States) | 13 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Kapaa (United States) | 15 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Wailua (United States) | 16 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Hanalei Bay is Lihue Airport (LIH) in Usa Kauai Isl., 31 km (19 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Hanalei Bay is Barking Sands Pmrf Airport (BKH), also in Usa Kauai Isl., 37 km (23 miles) away.
- Third is Dillingham Airport (HDH) in Usa Oahu Isl., 151 km (94 miles) away.
- Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl. is 191 km (119 miles) away.
- Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Hanalei Bay and is 198 km (123 miles) away.
