Kaalualu Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Big Island, USA)
| Name: | Kaalualu Point |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: NW |
Kaalualu Point in Big Island is an exposed reef break that has reasonably consistent surf. Summer offers the optimum conditions for surfing. Works best in offshore winds from the northwest with some shelter here from northeast winds. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southeast. There is a left breaking reef. Beware of urchins, rips, rocks and locals.
Overall Kaalualu Point 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 figure describes the range of swells directed at Kaalualu Point over a normal year.... (show all text)
This chart shows how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from different directions... (show all text)
Also see Kaalualu Point surf quality by season and Kaalualu Point surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Kaalualu Point
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Kaalualu Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Kahuku Ranch | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | The Point_Punaluu | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Punaluu | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Halape | 34 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Keauhou Point | 35 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Kaalualu Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 191 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 328 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 334 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 337 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 529 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Kaalualu Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Honuapo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 12 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Napoopoo, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 41 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Big Island, Hawaii | 54 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 55 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Big Island, Hawaii (2) | 55 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Kaalualu Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2507 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2508 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2514 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2521 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) | 2523 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Kaalualu Point: |
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| Closest city location | Hawaiian Ocean View (United States) | 12 mi |
| Second closest city location | Pahala (United States) | 22 mi |
| Third closest city location | Captain Cook (United States) | 43 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Volcano (United States) | 44 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kealakekua (United States) | 44 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Kaalualu Point is Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 92 km (57 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Kaalualu Point is Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA), also in Usa Hawaii Isl., 99 km (61 miles) away.
- Third is Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 108 km (67 miles) away.
- Waimea Kohala (Kamuela) Airport (MUE) in Usa Hawaii Isl. is 119 km (74 miles) away.
- Upolu (Opolu) Airport (UPP) in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Kaalualu Point and is 150 km (93 miles) away.
