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Dangerous Current, Bronte Beach

7:28 am 8 May 2012

Honls 4-15-11

1:12 pm 15 Apr 2011


Pololu Valley ratings
Quality on a good day: 4.3
Consistency of surf: 4.0
Difficulty level: 3.7
Wind and kite surfing: 1.0
Crowds: 3.0

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Pololu Valley Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Hawaii – Big Island, USA)

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Name: Pololu Valley
Type: beach and reef
Reliability: consistent
Best Swell: NE Offshore Wind: SSW

Pololu Valley in Big Island is an exposed beach and reef break that has consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the south southwest. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell angle is from the northeast. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of rips and sharks.

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Overall Pololu Valley Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution

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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Pololu Valley:

  (click location name for more details)
Closest break Keokea Beach Park 1 mi
Second closest break Honokane Bay 2 mi
Third closest break Honopue Bay 2 mi
Fourth closest break Kapaniah 2 mi
Fifth closest break Swimming Pools 1 4 mi

Wave buoys nearest to Pololu Valley:

Closest wave buoy N Hawaii 1 Buoy 254 mi
Second closest wave buoy SW Hawaii Buoy 254 mi
Third closest wave buoy N Hawaii 2 Buoy 259 mi
Fourth closest wave buoy W Hawaii Buoy 331 mi
Fifth closest wave buoy NW Hawaii Buoy 476 mi

Tide stations nearest to Pololu Valley:

Closest tide station Mahukona, Hawaii Island, Hawaii 11 mi
Second closest tide station Kawaihae, Hawaii Island, Hawaii 13 mi
Third closest tide station Kawaihae, Hawaii Island, Hawaii (sub) 13 mi
Fourth closest tide station Kawaihae, Big Island, Hawaii 13 mi
Fifth closest tide station Kawaihae, Big Island, Hawaii (2) 14 mi

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Ski Resorts closest to Pololu Valley:

Closest ski area Mt Ashland (United States) 2447 mi
Second closest ski area Mt Shasta (United States) 2449 mi
Third closest ski area Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) 2459 mi
Fourth closest ski area Dodge Ridge (United States) 2470 mi
Fifth closest ski area Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) 2473 mi

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Town and city forecasts close to Pololu Valley:

Closest city location Kapaau (United States) 5 mi
Second closest city location Waimea (United States) 13 mi
Third closest city location Honoka'a (United States) 19 mi
Fourth closest city location Waikoloa Village (United States) 20 mi
Fifth closest city location Kalaoa (United States) 37 mi
  • The closest passenger airport to Pololu Valley is Upolu (Opolu) Airport (UPP) in USA, 15 km (9 miles) away (directly).
  • The second nearest airport to Pololu Valley is Waimea Kohala (Kamuela) Airport (MUE) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 24 km (15 miles) away.
  • Third is Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 53 km (33 miles) away.
  • Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Usa Hawaii Isl. is 62 km (39 miles) away.
  • Hana Airport (HNM) in Usa Maui Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Pololu Valley and is 72 km (45 miles) away.
Pololu Valley break location map and break info
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