Honls Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Big Island, USA)
Photo credit: Michael
Surf Break: Honls
| Name: | Honls |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Honls in Big Island is an exposed reef break that has pretty consitent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Ideal winds are from the northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south southwest. The reef provides both left and right breaks. It's sometimes crowded here. Hazards include urchins and rocks.
Overall Honls 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 Honls surf quality by season and Honls surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Honls |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Honls:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Kona Tiki | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Generals | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Hulihee Palace | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Banyons | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Lymans | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Honls: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 211 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 297 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 302 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 307 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 483 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Honls: |
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| Closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Big Island, Hawaii | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Hawaii 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 | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kawaihae, Big Island, Hawaii (2) | 30 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Honls: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2488 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) | 2508 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) | 2511 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Honls: |
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| Closest city location | Kailua-Kona (United States) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Kona Airport - Hawaii (United States) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Holualoa (United States) | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Honalo (United States) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kalaoa (United States) | 7 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Honls is Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 14 km (9 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Honls 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 72 km (45 miles) away.
- Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Usa Hawaii Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Honls and is 99 km (61 miles) away.
