Makalawena Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Big Island, USA)
| Name: | Makalawena |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: ESE |
Makalawena in Big Island is a quite exposed beach break that has consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the east southeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the northwest. The beach breaks consists of rights. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Hazards include rips and sharks.
Overall Makalawena 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 Makalawena surf quality by season and Makalawena surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Makalawena |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Makalawena:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Mahai'ula Bay | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Kua Bay | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Pine Trees | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Honokohau Harbour | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Kiholo Bay | 9 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Makalawena: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 219 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 288 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 293 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 305 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 474 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Makalawena: |
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| Closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 10 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Big Island, Hawaii (2) | 10 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Big Island, Hawaii | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kawaihae, Big Island, Hawaii (2) | 21 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kawaihae, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 22 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Makalawena: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2482 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2484 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2493 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2504 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) | 2507 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Makalawena: |
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| Closest city location | Kalaoa (United States) | 6 mi |
| Second closest city location | Kona Airport - Hawaii (United States) | 10 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kailua-Kona (United States) | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Holualoa (United States) | 13 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Waikoloa Village (United States) | 17 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Makalawena is Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 6 km (4 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Makalawena is Waimea Kohala (Kamuela) Airport (MUE), also in Usa Hawaii Isl., 45 km (28 miles) away.
- Third is Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 51 km (32 miles) away.
- Upolu (Opolu) Airport (UPP) in USA is 56 km (35 miles) away.
- Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Usa Hawaii Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Makalawena and is 104 km (65 miles) away.
