Richardsons Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Big Island, USA)
| Name: | Richardsons |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NE | Offshore Wind: SW |
Richardsons in Big Island is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Ideal winds are from the southwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the east southeast. Reef breaks provide lefts and rights. Sometimes crowded. Take care of urchins, rocks, locals and sharks.
Overall Richardsons 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 Richardsons surf quality by season and Richardsons surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Richardsons |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Richardsons:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | James Kealoha Beach Park | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Blonde Reef | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Chocks | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Hilo Breakwall | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Bay Front | 5 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Richardsons: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 259 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 269 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 272 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 372 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 533 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Richardsons: |
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| Closest tide station | Hilo, Hilo Bay, Kunio Bay, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 3 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Hilo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 3 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Hilo, Hilo Bay, Hawaii | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Honuapo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 57 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kawaihae, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 57 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Richardsons: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2438 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2439 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2446 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2454 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) | 2456 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Richardsons: |
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| Closest city location | Hilo Airport - Hawaii (United States) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Hilo (United States) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Wainaku (United States) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Papa'ikou (United States) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kea'au (United States) | 8 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Richardsons is Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 5 km (3 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Richardsons is Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF), also in Usa Hawaii Isl., 57 km (35 miles) away.
- Third is Waimea Kohala (Kamuela) Airport (MUE) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 75 km (47 miles) away.
- Upolu (Opolu) Airport (UPP) in USA is 107 km (66 miles) away.
- Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Usa Hawaii Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Richardsons and is 109 km (68 miles) away.
