Kawaihae Breakwater Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Big Island, USA)
Photo credit: Ledge Shackchaser
Surf Break: Kawaihae Breakwater
Photo credit: Ledge Shackchaser
Surf Break: Kawaihae Breakwater
| Name: | Kawaihae Breakwater |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Kawaihae Breakwater in Big Island is a fairly exposed reef break that has quite reliable surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the northeast. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the northwest. A choice of left and right reefs. Sometimes crowded. Beware of rocks, rips and sharks.
Overall Kawaihae Breakwater 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 shows the range of swells directed at Kawaihae Breakwater over a normal year.... (show all text)
The rose diagram illustrates how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from differen... (show all text)
Also see Kawaihae Breakwater surf quality by season and Kawaihae Breakwater surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Kawaihae Breakwater |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Kawaihae Breakwater:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Spencer Beach Park | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Hapuna | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Sixtynine | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Suicides 4 | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Browns | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Kawaihae Breakwater: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 241 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 267 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 272 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 321 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 475 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Kawaihae Breakwater: |
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| Closest tide station | Kawaihae, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kawaihae, Hawaii Island, Hawaii (sub) | 1 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kawaihae, Big Island, Hawaii | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kawaihae, Big Island, Hawaii (2) | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Mahukona, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 10 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Kawaihae Breakwater: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2460 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2462 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2471 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2483 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) | 2485 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Kawaihae Breakwater: |
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| Closest city location | Waikoloa Village (United States) | 8 mi |
| Second closest city location | Waimea (United States) | 11 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kapaau (United States) | 13 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Honoka'a (United States) | 24 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kalaoa (United States) | 24 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Kawaihae Breakwater is Waimea Kohala (Kamuela) Airport (MUE) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 19 km (12 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Kawaihae Breakwater is Upolu (Opolu) Airport (UPP) in USA, 24 km (15 miles) away.
- Third is Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 41 km (25 miles) away.
- Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF) in Usa Hawaii Isl. is 44 km (27 miles) away.
- Hana Airport (HNM) in Usa Maui Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Kawaihae Breakwater and is 85 km (53 miles) away.
