Kapoho Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Big Island, USA)
| Name: | Kapoho Bay |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: WNW |
Kapoho Bay in Big Island is an exposed reef break that does not work very often with no particular seasonal pattern. Offshore winds blow from the west northwest. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast. The reef provides both left and right breaks. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Beware of urchins, rocks, locals and sharks.
Overall Kapoho Bay 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 Kapoho Bay surf quality by season and Kapoho Bay surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Kapoho Bay |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Kapoho Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Shacks | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Pohoiki | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Richardsons | 21 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Chocks | 22 mi |
| Fifth closest break | James Kealoha Beach Park | 22 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Kapoho Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 257 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 283 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 286 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 383 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 552 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Kapoho Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Hilo, Hilo Bay, Kunio Bay, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 22 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Hilo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 22 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Hilo, Hilo Bay, Hawaii | 22 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Honuapo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 56 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Napoopoo, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 71 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Kapoho Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2442 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2442 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2448 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2454 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) | 2456 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Kapoho Bay: |
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| Closest city location | Nanawale Estates (United States) | 6 mi |
| Second closest city location | Hawaiian Beaches (United States) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Leilani Estates (United States) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Ainaloa (United States) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Hawaiian Paradise Park (United States) | 12 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Kapoho Bay is Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 35 km (22 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Kapoho Bay is Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF), also in Usa Hawaii Isl., 82 km (51 miles) away.
- Third is Waimea Kohala (Kamuela) Airport (MUE) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 105 km (65 miles) away.
- Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Usa Hawaii Isl. is 131 km (81 miles) away.
- Upolu (Opolu) Airport (UPP) in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Kapoho Bay and is 138 km (86 miles) away.
