Populars Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Oahu, USA)
| Name: | Populars |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SSE | Offshore Wind: N |
Populars in Oahu is an exposed reef break that usually has waves. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Offshore winds blow from the north. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south southeast. There is a right hand reef break. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Likely to be crowded if working. Beware of rocks, obstacles, locals and sharks.
Overall Populars 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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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Populars:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Canoes | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Number Threes | 0 mi |
| Third closest break | Queens | 0 mi |
| Fourth closest break | In Betweens | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Kaisers | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Populars: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 237 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 288 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 288 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 296 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 322 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Populars: |
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| Closest tide station | Honolulu, Honolulu Harbor, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 3 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Honolulu, Oahu (Hawaii) | 3 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Honolulu, Oahu (Hawaii) (2) (expired 1989-12-31) | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Hanauma Bay, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Pearl Harbor Entrance, Bishop Point, Oahu Island, H | 9 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Populars: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2492 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2498 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2513 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2534 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Royal Gorge (United States) | 2534 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Populars: |
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| Closest city location | Honolulu (United States) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Maunawili (United States) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Waimanalo (United States) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Halawa Heights (United States) | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Halawa (United States) | 9 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Populars is Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl., 11 km (7 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Populars is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 20 km (12 miles) away.
- Third is Dillingham Airport (HDH) in Usa Oahu Isl., 52 km (32 miles) away.
- Molokai Airport (MKK) in Usa Molokai Isl. is 77 km (48 miles) away.
- Lanai Airport (LNY) in Usa Lanai Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Populars and is 106 km (66 miles) away.
