Hapuna Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Big Island, USA)
Photo credit: Mark Forrest
Surf Break: Hapuna
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Surf Break: Hapuna
Photo credit: Nick Saldivar
Surf Break: Hapuna
| Name: | Hapuna |
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| Type: | sandbar |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
Hapuna in Big Island is a reasonably exposed beach break that has quite reliable surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the east northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the northwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Sometimes crowded. Beware of rips and sharks.
Overall Hapuna 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.
This chart shows the combination of swells directed at Hapuna through a typical year. I... (show all text)
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Also see Hapuna surf quality by season and Hapuna surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Hapuna
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Hapuna:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Sixtynine | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Spencer Beach Park | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Kawaihae Breakwater | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Suicides 4 | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Browns | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Hapuna: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 239 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 270 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 275 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 321 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 478 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Hapuna: |
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| Closest tide station | Kawaihae, Big Island, Hawaii (2) | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kawaihae, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 3 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kawaihae, Hawaii Island, Hawaii (sub) | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kawaihae, Big Island, Hawaii | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Mahukona, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 14 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Hapuna: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2462 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2464 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2473 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2484 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) | 2487 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Hapuna: |
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| Closest city location | Waikoloa Village (United States) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Waimea (United States) | 11 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kapaau (United States) | 16 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Kalaoa (United States) | 21 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Honoka'a (United States) | 24 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Hapuna is Waimea Kohala (Kamuela) Airport (MUE) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 17 km (11 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Hapuna is Upolu (Opolu) Airport (UPP) in USA, 30 km (19 miles) away.
- Third is Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 37 km (23 miles) away.
- Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF) in Usa Hawaii Isl. is 39 km (24 miles) away.
- Hilo International Airport (ITO), also in Usa Hawaii Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Hapuna and is 87 km (54 miles) away.
