Kiholo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Big Island, USA)
| Name: | Kiholo Bay |
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| Type: | beach and point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: ESE |
Kiholo Bay in Big Island is a fairly exposed beach and point break that has consistent surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the east southeast. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell angle is from the northwest. Waves at the beach break both left and right Sometimes crowded. Watch out for rips and sharks.
Overall Kiholo 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 Kiholo Bay surf quality by season and Kiholo Bay surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Kiholo Bay |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Kiholo Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Keawaiki Bay | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Anaehoomalu Bay_A-Bay | 5 mi |
| Third closest break | Kua Bay | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Browns | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Suicides 4 | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Kiholo Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 227 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 281 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 286 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 313 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 477 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Kiholo Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Kawaihae, Big Island, Hawaii (2) | 14 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kawaihae, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 14 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kawaihae, Hawaii Island, Hawaii (sub) | 14 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kawaihae, Big Island, Hawaii | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 15 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Kiholo Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2474 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2475 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2484 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2495 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) | 2498 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Kiholo Bay: |
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| Closest city location | Waikoloa Village (United States) | 8 mi |
| Second closest city location | Kalaoa (United States) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kona Airport - Hawaii (United States) | 15 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Kailua-Kona (United States) | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Holualoa (United States) | 16 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Kiholo Bay is Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 18 km (11 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Kiholo Bay is Waimea Kohala (Kamuela) Airport (MUE), also in Usa Hawaii Isl., 31 km (19 miles) away.
- Third is Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 41 km (25 miles) away.
- Upolu (Opolu) Airport (UPP) in USA is 46 km (29 miles) away.
- Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Usa Hawaii Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Kiholo Bay and is 93 km (58 miles) away.
