Kawela Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Molokai, USA)
| Name: | Kawela |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SSE | Offshore Wind: N |
Kawela in Molokai is an exposed reef break that has unreliable waves with no particular seasonal pattern. Offshore winds blow from the north. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south southeast. A right hand reef break. It's often crowded here. Take care of rocks, rips, urchins and sharks.
Overall Kawela 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 Kawela surf quality by season and Kawela surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Kawela |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Kawela:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | The Wharf Lefts | 6 mi |
| Second closest break | The Wharf Rights | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Waialua Rivermouth | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Mo'omomi Bay | 13 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Rock Point/Pohakuloa | 14 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Kawela: |
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| Closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 252 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 260 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 277 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 279 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 379 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Kawela: |
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| Closest tide station | Kamalo Harbor, Molokai Island, Hawaii | 4 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kaunakakai, Molokai Island, Hawaii | 6 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kaunakakai, Molokai (Hawaii) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kaunakakai, Molokai (Hawaii) (2) | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Pukoo Harbor, Molokai Island, Hawaii | 9 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Kawela: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2461 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2466 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2479 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2497 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Bear Valley (United States) | 2498 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Kawela: |
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| Closest city location | Kaunakakai (United States) | 6 mi |
| Second closest city location | Kualapu'u (United States) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kaunakakai - Molokai (United States) | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Waialua (United States) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Lana'i City (United States) | 16 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Kawela is Molokai Airport (MKK) in Usa Molokai Isl., 19 km (12 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Kawela is Kapalua (Lahania-kapalua) Airport (JHM) in Usa Maui Isl., 30 km (19 miles) away.
- Third is Lanai Airport (LNY) in Usa Lanai Isl., 31 km (19 miles) away.
- Kahului Airport (OGG) in Usa Maui Isl. is 56 km (35 miles) away.
- Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF) in Usa Oahu Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Kawela and is 96 km (60 miles) away.
