Honokohau Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Maui, USA)
| Name: | Honokohau |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: SSE |
Honokohau in Maui is a fairly exposed reef and point break that has reliable surf. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the south southeast. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell direction is from the north. A right hand reef. Often Crowded. Beware of urchins and rips.
Overall Honokohau 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 shows the combination of swells directed at Honokohau over a normal ye... (show all text)
This picture illustrates how often and how strongly the wind blows from different direc... (show all text)
Also see Honokohau surf quality by season and Honokohau surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Honokohau |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Honokohau:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Windmills 1 | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Windmills_1 | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Honolua Bay | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Slaughterhouse | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | JT Flemming | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Honokohau: |
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| Closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 239 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 246 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 282 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 295 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 399 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Honokohau: |
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| Closest tide station | Lahaina, Maui Island, Hawaii | 11 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Pukoo Harbor, Molokai Island, Hawaii | 12 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kahului, Kahului Harbor, Hawaii | 13 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kahului, Kahului Harbor, Hawaii (2) | 13 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kahului, Kahului Harbor, Hawaii (2) (expired 1999-1 | 13 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Honokohau: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2448 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2452 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2464 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2482 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Bear Valley (United States) | 2484 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Honokohau: |
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| Closest city location | Ka'anapali (United States) | 8 mi |
| Second closest city location | Kaanapali Landing (United States) | 8 mi |
| Third closest city location | Waialua (United States) | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Lahaina (United States) | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Wailuku (United States) | 12 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Honokohau is Kapalua (Lahania-kapalua) Airport (JHM) in Usa Maui Isl., 9 km (6 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Honokohau is Kahului Airport (OGG), also in Usa Maui Isl., 24 km (15 miles) away.
- Third is Lanai Airport (LNY) in Usa Lanai Isl., 44 km (27 miles) away.
- Molokai Airport (MKK) in Usa Molokai Isl. is 52 km (32 miles) away.
- Hana Airport (HNM) in Usa Maui Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Honokohau and is 68 km (42 miles) away.
