Kahuku Ranch Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Big Island, USA)
| Name: | Kahuku Ranch |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Kahuku Ranch in Big Island is an exposed reef break that has reasonably consistent surf. Summer offers the favoured conditions for surfing. Ideal winds are from the northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the southwest. Both left and right reef breaks. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Sometimes crowded. Hazards include urchins, rips, rocks and locals.
Overall Kahuku Ranch 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 Kahuku Ranch surf quality by season and Kahuku Ranch surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Kahuku Ranch |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Kahuku Ranch:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Kaalualu Point | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | The Point_Punaluu | 7 mi |
| Third closest break | Punaluu | 8 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Halape | 35 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Keauhou Point | 38 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Kahuku Ranch: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 188 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 324 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 334 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 338 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 525 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Kahuku Ranch: |
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| Closest tide station | Honuapo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 14 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Napoopoo, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 39 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Big Island, Hawaii | 52 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 52 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Big Island, Hawaii (2) | 52 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Kahuku Ranch: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2509 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2510 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2516 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2524 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) | 2525 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Kahuku Ranch: |
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| Closest city location | Hawaiian Ocean View (United States) | 9 mi |
| Second closest city location | Pahala (United States) | 23 mi |
| Third closest city location | Captain Cook (United States) | 40 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Kealakekua (United States) | 42 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Honalo (United States) | 44 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Kahuku Ranch is Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 92 km (57 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Kahuku Ranch is Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA), also in Usa Hawaii Isl., 95 km (59 miles) away.
- Third is Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 110 km (68 miles) away.
- Waimea Kohala (Kamuela) Airport (MUE) in Usa Hawaii Isl. is 117 km (73 miles) away.
- Upolu (Opolu) Airport (UPP) in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Kahuku Ranch and is 147 km (91 miles) away.
