Palm Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Maui, USA)
| Name: | Palm Point |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NNE | Offshore Wind: S |
Palm Point in Maui is an exposed reef and point break that has pretty consitent surf. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the south. Clean groundswells prevail and the best swell direction is from the north northeast. Left and better right hand reef breaks.. Often Crowded. Hazards include rocks/sharks.
Overall Palm Point 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 Palm Point surf quality by season and Palm Point surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Palm Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Palm Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Baldwin Beach Park | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Kings Reef | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Sprecklesville | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Paia Bay | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Kanaha | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Palm Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 236 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 242 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 279 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 304 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 415 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Palm Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Kahului, Kahului Harbor, Hawaii | 4 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kahului, Kahului Harbor, Hawaii (2) | 4 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kahului, Kahului Harbor, Hawaii (2) (expired 1999-1 | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kihei, Maalaea Bay, Maui Island, Hawaii | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kihei, Maui (Hawaii) | 10 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Palm Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2443 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2447 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2459 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2475 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Bear Valley (United States) | 2477 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Palm Point: |
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| Closest city location | Kahului (United States) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Paia (United States) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Wailuku (United States) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Makawao (United States) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Pukalani (United States) | 7 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Palm Point is Kahului Airport (OGG) in Usa Maui Isl., 3 km (2 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Palm Point is Kapalua (Lahania-kapalua) Airport (JHM), also in Usa Maui Isl., 28 km (17 miles) away.
- Third is Hana Airport (HNM) in Usa Maui Isl., 43 km (27 miles) away.
- Lanai Airport (LNY) in Usa Lanai Isl. is 59 km (37 miles) away.
- Molokai Airport (MKK) in Usa Molokai Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Palm Point and is 76 km (47 miles) away.
