Lighthouse Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Oahu, USA)
| Name: | Lighthouse |
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| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Lighthouse in Oahu is an exposed beach and reef break that has unreliable waves. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the north northeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. There is a right hand reef break. Sometimes crowded. Beware of rocks,etc.
Overall 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 Lighthouse surf quality by season and Lighthouse surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Lighthouse |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Lighthouse:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Cliffs | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Sleepy Hollows | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Suicides | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Castles | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Canoes | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Lighthouse: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 238 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 287 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 287 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 296 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 324 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Lighthouse: |
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| Closest tide station | Honolulu, Honolulu Harbor, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 6 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Honolulu, Oahu (Hawaii) | 6 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Honolulu, Oahu (Hawaii) (2) (expired 1989-12-31) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Hanauma Bay, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Waimanalo, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 9 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Lighthouse: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2492 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2498 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2512 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2534 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Royal Gorge (United States) | 2534 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Lighthouse: |
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| Closest city location | Honolulu (United States) | 5 mi |
| Second closest city location | Maunawili (United States) | 8 mi |
| Third closest city location | Waimanalo Beach (United States) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Waimanalo (United States) | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Halawa Heights (United States) | 11 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Lighthouse is Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl., 14 km (9 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Lighthouse is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 22 km (14 miles) away.
- Third is Dillingham Airport (HDH) in Usa Oahu Isl., 55 km (34 miles) away.
- Molokai Airport (MKK) in Usa Molokai Isl. is 74 km (46 miles) away.
- Lanai Airport (LNY) in Usa Lanai Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Lighthouse and is 103 km (64 miles) away.
