Punaluu Surf and Wind Quality (Hawaii – Big Island, USA)
The charts below show frequency of occurrence of a certain swell or wind in Punaluu, broken down by both direction and strength (wave height).
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.
Seasonal Punaluu Swell and Wind Distribution
The graph shows how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from different directions ... (show all text)
This image describes the range of swells directed at Punaluu through a typical northern... (show all text)
This image shows how often and how strongly the wind blows from different directions th... (show all text)
This chart describes the combination of swells directed at Punaluu over a normal northe... (show all text)
This image describes how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from different dire... (show all text)
This chart illustrates the variation of swells directed at Punaluu over a normal northe... (show all text)
This picture illustrates how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from different di... (show all text)
The rose diagram shows the range of swells directed at Punaluu over a normal northern h... (show all text)
You can also compare this with Punaluu swell conditioned on favourable winds.
Also see overall Punaluu surf quality charts (on the guide page) and Punaluu surf quality by month.
