Kohala Lighthouse Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Big Island, USA)
| Name: | Kohala Lighthouse |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: S |
Kohala Lighthouse in Big Island is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Ideal winds are from the south. Clean groundswells prevail There is a left hand reef break. Good surf at all stages of the tide. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Beware of urchins, rips, rocks, private, locals and sharks.
Overall Kohala Lighthouse 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 Kohala Lighthouse surf quality by season and Kohala Lighthouse surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Kohala Lighthouse |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Kohala Lighthouse:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Upolu Point | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Coast Guard | 3 mi |
| Third closest break | Swimming Pools 1 | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Kapaniah | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Keokea Beach Park | 8 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Kohala Lighthouse: |
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| Closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 253 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 254 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 258 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 324 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 468 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Kohala Lighthouse: |
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| Closest tide station | Mahukona, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 7 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kawaihae, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 16 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kawaihae, Hawaii Island, Hawaii (sub) | 16 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kawaihae, Big Island, Hawaii | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kawaihae, Big Island, Hawaii (2) | 17 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Kohala Lighthouse: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2449 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2451 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2461 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2473 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Bear Valley (United States) | 2475 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Kohala Lighthouse: |
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| Closest city location | Kapaau (United States) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Waimea (United States) | 21 mi |
| Third closest city location | Waikoloa Village (United States) | 24 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Honoka'a (United States) | 27 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kalaoa (United States) | 39 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Kohala Lighthouse is Upolu (Opolu) Airport (UPP) in USA, 2 km (1 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Kohala Lighthouse is Waimea Kohala (Kamuela) Airport (MUE) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 35 km (22 miles) away.
- Third is Hana Airport (HNM) in Usa Maui Isl., 61 km (38 miles) away.
- Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Usa Hawaii Isl. is 63 km (39 miles) away.
- Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF), also in Usa Hawaii Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Kohala Lighthouse and is 64 km (40 miles) away.
