Kaena Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Oahu, USA)
| Name: | Kaena Point |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
Kaena Point in Oahu is an exposed reef break that usually has waves and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the east northeast. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the west northwest.. Rarely crowded here. Hazards include rips, rocks and locals.
Overall Kaena 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.
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Also see Kaena Point surf quality by season and Kaena Point surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Kaena Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Kaena Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Yokohama Bay | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Army Beach | 5 mi |
| Third closest break | Keaau | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Mokuleia Beach Park | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Ranches | 6 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Kaena Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 231 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 287 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 302 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 306 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 310 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Kaena Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Haleiwa, Waialua Bay, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 11 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Waianae, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 11 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Waianae, Pokai Bay, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Laie Bay, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 23 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Moku o Loe, Kaneohe Bay Oahu Island, Hawaii | 23 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Kaena Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2500 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2506 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2522 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Royal Gorge (United States) | 2544 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2546 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Kaena Point: |
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| Closest city location | Makaha Valley (United States) | 8 mi |
| Second closest city location | Makaha (United States) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Mokuleia (United States) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Waialua (United States) | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Hale'iwa (United States) | 11 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Kaena Point is Dillingham Airport (HDH) in Usa Oahu Isl., 8 km (5 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Kaena Point is Honolulu International Airport (HNL), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 47 km (29 miles) away.
- Third is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF) in Usa Oahu Isl., 55 km (34 miles) away.
- Lihue Airport (LIH) in Usa Kauai Isl. is 118 km (73 miles) away.
- Molokai Airport (MKK) in Usa Molokai Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Kaena Point and is 132 km (82 miles) away.
