Pohoiki Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Big Island, USA)
Photo credit: steve scott
Surf Break: Pohoiki
Photo credit: steve scott
Surf Break: Pohoiki
Photo credit: Dennis Andersen
Surf Break: Pohoiki
| Name: | Pohoiki |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: E | Offshore Wind: WNW |
Pohoiki in Big Island is an exposed reef break that has pretty consitent surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the west northwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell angle is from the east. Both left and right reef breaks. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Take care of urchins, rocks, locals and sharks.
Overall Pohoiki 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.
The rose diagram shows the combination of swells directed at Pohoiki through an average... (show all text)
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Also see Pohoiki surf quality by season and Pohoiki surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Pohoiki |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Pohoiki:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Shacks | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Kapoho Bay | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Richardsons | 22 mi |
| Fourth closest break | James Kealoha Beach Park | 22 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Blonde Reef | 23 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Pohoiki: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 256 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 285 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 287 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 382 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 553 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Pohoiki: |
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| Closest tide station | Hilo, Hilo Bay, Kunio Bay, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 23 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Hilo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 24 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Hilo, Hilo Bay, Hawaii | 24 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Honuapo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 55 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Napoopoo, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 71 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Pohoiki: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2443 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2443 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2449 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2456 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) | 2457 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Pohoiki: |
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| Closest city location | Leilani Estates (United States) | 6 mi |
| Second closest city location | Nanawale Estates (United States) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Hawaiian Beaches (United States) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Ainaloa (United States) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Hawaiian Paradise Park (United States) | 12 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Pohoiki is Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 36 km (22 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Pohoiki is Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF), also in Usa Hawaii Isl., 83 km (52 miles) away.
- Third is Waimea Kohala (Kamuela) Airport (MUE) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 106 km (66 miles) away.
- Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Usa Hawaii Isl. is 131 km (81 miles) away.
- Upolu (Opolu) Airport (UPP) in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Pohoiki and is 139 km (86 miles) away.
