Punaluu Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Big Island, USA)
| Name: | Punaluu |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: NW |
Punaluu in Big Island is an exposed beach break that has fairly consistent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Ideal winds are from the northwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southeast. The beach breaks peel to the right as well as a left hand reef break.. Beware of rips and sharks.
Overall Punaluu 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 Punaluu surf quality by season and Punaluu surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Punaluu |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Punaluu:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | The Point_Punaluu | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Kaalualu Point | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Kahuku Ranch | 8 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Halape | 28 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Keauhou Point | 30 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Punaluu: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 196 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 329 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 331 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 333 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 529 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Punaluu: |
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| Closest tide station | Honuapo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 7 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Napoopoo, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 39 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 52 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Big Island, Hawaii | 52 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Big Island, Hawaii (2) | 52 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Punaluu: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2502 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2503 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2509 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2516 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) | 2517 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Punaluu: |
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| Closest city location | Hawaiian Ocean View (United States) | 12 mi |
| Second closest city location | Pahala (United States) | 16 mi |
| Third closest city location | Volcano (United States) | 38 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Captain Cook (United States) | 41 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kealakekua (United States) | 42 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Punaluu is Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 85 km (53 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Punaluu is Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA), also in Usa Hawaii Isl., 95 km (59 miles) away.
- Third is Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 99 km (61 miles) away.
- Waimea Kohala (Kamuela) Airport (MUE) in Usa Hawaii Isl. is 112 km (70 miles) away.
- Upolu (Opolu) Airport (UPP) in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Punaluu and is 144 km (89 miles) away.
