Kalihiwai Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Kauai, USA)
| Name: | Kalihiwai |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: S |
Kalihiwai in Kauai is an exposed reef break that has quite reliable surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the south. Clean groundswells prevail and the best swell direction is from the north. Both left and right reef breaks. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Often Crowded. Beware of rips, sharks and rocks.
Overall Kalihiwai 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 graph describes the range of swells directed at Kalihiwai through a typical year, b... (show all text)
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Also see Kalihiwai surf quality by season and Kalihiwai surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Kalihiwai |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Kalihiwai:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Hanalei Bay | 5 mi |
| Second closest break | Hideaways | 5 mi |
| Third closest break | Pinetrees | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Waikokos | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Tunnels | 9 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Kalihiwai: |
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| Closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 201 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 221 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 230 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 354 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 364 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Kalihiwai: |
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| Closest tide station | Hanalei Bay, Kauai Island, Hawaii | 5 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Hanamaulu Bay, Kauai Island, Hawaii | 17 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Nawiliwili, Nawiliwili Harbor, Kauai Island, Hawaii | 19 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Nawiliwili, Hawaii | 19 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Nawiliwili, Hawaii (2) | 19 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Kalihiwai: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2524 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2532 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2551 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Royal Gorge (United States) | 2577 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Soda Springs (United States) | 2578 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Kalihiwai: |
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| Closest city location | Kilauea (United States) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Princeville (United States) | 3 mi |
| Third closest city location | Anahola (United States) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Kapaa (United States) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Wailua (United States) | 14 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Kalihiwai is Lihue Airport (LIH) in Usa Kauai Isl., 29 km (18 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Kalihiwai is Barking Sands Pmrf Airport (BKH), also in Usa Kauai Isl., 43 km (27 miles) away.
- Third is Dillingham Airport (HDH) in Usa Oahu Isl., 145 km (90 miles) away.
- Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl. is 185 km (115 miles) away.
- Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Kalihiwai and is 192 km (119 miles) away.
