S-Turns_1 Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Maui, USA)
| Name: | S-Turns_1 |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: ESE |
S-Turns_1 in Maui is a fairly exposed reef break that has dependable surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the east southeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the northwest. A left hand reef break. Sometimes crowded. Watch out for urchins, rips, rocks, locals and sharks.
Overall S-Turns_1 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 S-Turns_1 surf quality by season and S-Turns_1 surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of S-Turns_1 |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to S-Turns_1:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Mushrooms 2 | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Ka'anapali Point | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Osterizers/Rainbows | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Little Makaha_1 | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Flemming Beach Park | 3 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to S-Turns_1: |
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| Closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 245 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 252 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 277 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 288 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 397 mi |
Tide stations nearest to S-Turns_1: |
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| Closest tide station | Lahaina, Maui Island, Hawaii | 6 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Pukoo Harbor, Molokai Island, Hawaii | 10 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kamalo Harbor, Molokai Island, Hawaii | 14 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kahului, Kahului Harbor, Hawaii | 15 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kahului, Kahului Harbor, Hawaii (2) | 15 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to S-Turns_1: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2454 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2458 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2470 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2488 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Bear Valley (United States) | 2490 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to S-Turns_1: |
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| Closest city location | Ka'anapali (United States) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Kaanapali Landing (United States) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Lahaina (United States) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Waialua (United States) | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Waikapu (United States) | 14 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to S-Turns_1 is Kapalua (Lahania-kapalua) Airport (JHM) in Usa Maui Isl., 2 km (1 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to S-Turns_1 is Kahului Airport (OGG), also in Usa Maui Isl., 28 km (17 miles) away.
- Third is Lanai Airport (LNY) in Usa Lanai Isl., 34 km (21 miles) away.
- Molokai Airport (MKK) in Usa Molokai Isl. is 47 km (29 miles) away.
- Hana Airport (HNM) in Usa Maui Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to S-Turns_1 and is 73 km (45 miles) away.
