Makapu'u Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Oahu, USA)
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Surf Break: Makapu'u
| Name: | Makapu'u |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: ESE | Offshore Wind: WSW |
Makapu'u in Oahu is an exposed beach break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the west southwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the east southeast. The beach break provides left and right handers. Sometimes crowded. Watch out for rocks/crowds.
Overall Makapu'u 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.
This picture shows the combination of swells directed at Makapu'u through a typical yea... (show all text)
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Also see Makapu'u surf quality by season and Makapu'u surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Makapu'u |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Makapu'u:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Suicides | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | ADs/Doubles | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Irmas/Leftpoint | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Rabbit/Manana Island | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Halfpoint/Fullpoint | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Makapu'u: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 248 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 277 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 286 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 291 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 331 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Makapu'u: |
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| Closest tide station | Waimanalo, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 3 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Hanauma Bay, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 4 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Moku o Loe, Kaneohe Bay, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Honolulu, Honolulu Harbor, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Honolulu, Oahu (Hawaii) | 14 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Makapu'u: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2482 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2488 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2502 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2524 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Royal Gorge (United States) | 2524 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Makapu'u: |
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| Closest city location | Waimanalo Beach (United States) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Waimanalo (United States) | 5 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kailua (United States) | 8 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Maunawili (United States) | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Honolulu (United States) | 11 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Makapu'u is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF) in Usa Oahu Isl., 19 km (12 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Makapu'u is Honolulu International Airport (HNL), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 28 km (17 miles) away.
- Third is Molokai Airport (MKK) in Usa Molokai Isl., 61 km (38 miles) away.
- Dillingham Airport (HDH) in Usa Oahu Isl. is 65 km (40 miles) away.
- Lanai Airport (LNY) in Usa Lanai Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Makapu'u and is 94 km (58 miles) away.
