Polihale Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Kauai, USA)
| Name: | Polihale |
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| Type: | sandbar |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: SE |
Polihale in Kauai is an exposed beach break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the southeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the northwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Watch out for Strong rips.
Overall Polihale 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 Polihale surf quality by season and Polihale surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Polihale |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Polihale:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Majors Bay | 5 mi |
| Second closest break | Davidson Point | 9 mi |
| Third closest break | Waimea Rivermouth | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Infinities | 13 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Pakalas | 14 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Polihale: |
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| Closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 186 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 212 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 215 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 367 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 377 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Polihale: |
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| Closest tide station | Waimea Bay, Kauai Island, Hawaii | 11 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Port Allen, Hanapepe Bay, Kauai Island, Hawaii | 17 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Port Allen, Hanapepe Bay, Kauai Island, Hawaii (sub | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Hanalei Bay, Kauai Island, Hawaii | 19 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Nawiliwili, Hawaii | 27 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Polihale: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2546 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2554 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2573 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Royal Gorge (United States) | 2599 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Soda Springs (United States) | 2600 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Polihale: |
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| Closest city location | Kekaha (United States) | 9 mi |
| Second closest city location | Waimea (United States) | 11 mi |
| Third closest city location | Hanapepe Heights (United States) | 16 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Hanapepe (United States) | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Eleele (United States) | 17 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Polihale is Barking Sands Pmrf Airport (BKH) in Usa Kauai Isl., which is 9 km (6 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Polihale is Lihue Airport (LIH), also in Usa Kauai Isl., 45 km (28 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Dillingham Airport (HDH) in Usa Oahu Isl., 169 km (105 miles) away.
