Publics Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Oahu, USA)
| Name: | Publics |
|---|---|
| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSE | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Publics in Oahu is an exposed beach and reef break that has quite consistent surf. Summer offers the optimum conditions for surfing. Offshore winds are from the north northeast with some shelter here from east winds. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the best swell direction is from the south southeast. There is a left hand reef break. Surfable at all stages of the tide. Watch out for rocks,etc.
Overall Publics 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 Publics surf quality by season and Publics surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Publics |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Publics:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Canoes | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Castles | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Number Fours | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Number Threes | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Paradise 4 | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Publics: |
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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 Publics: |
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| Closest tide station | Honolulu, Honolulu Harbor, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 4 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Honolulu, Oahu (Hawaii) | 4 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Honolulu, Oahu (Hawaii) (2) (expired 1989-12-31) | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Hanauma Bay, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Waimanalo, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 9 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Publics: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2493 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 Publics: |
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| Closest city location | Honolulu (United States) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Maunawili (United States) | 8 mi |
| Third closest city location | Waimanalo (United States) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Waimanalo Beach (United States) | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Halawa Heights (United States) | 10 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Publics is Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl., 12 km (7 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Publics is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 21 km (13 miles) away.
- Third is Dillingham Airport (HDH) in Usa Oahu Isl., 53 km (33 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 Publics and is 105 km (65 miles) away.
