Shark Pit Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Maui, USA)
| Name: | Shark Pit |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: WSW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Shark Pit in Maui is a fairly exposed reef break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the west southwest. Both left and right reef breaks. Best around mid tide. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Take care of rocks,urchins and sharks.
Overall Shark Pit 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 Shark Pit surf quality by season and Shark Pit surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Shark Pit |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Shark Pit:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Lahaina Harbor Break Wall | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Harbors | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Puamana | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Lahaina Breakwall/Harbour | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Mala wharf | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Shark Pit: |
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| Closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 249 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 257 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 270 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 287 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 401 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Shark Pit: |
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| Closest tide station | Lahaina, Maui Island, Hawaii | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kahului, Kahului Harbor, Hawaii | 14 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kahului, Kahului Harbor, Hawaii (2) | 14 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kahului, Kahului Harbor, Hawaii (2) (expired 1999-1 | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kihei, Maalaea Bay, Maui Island, Hawaii | 15 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Shark Pit: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2458 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2462 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2474 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2491 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Bear Valley (United States) | 2493 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Shark Pit: |
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| Closest city location | Lahaina (United States) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Ka'anapali (United States) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kaanapali Landing (United States) | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Waikapu (United States) | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Wailuku (United States) | 12 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Shark Pit is Kapalua (Lahania-kapalua) Airport (JHM) in Usa Maui Isl., 11 km (7 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Shark Pit is Kahului Airport (OGG), also in Usa Maui Isl., 26 km (16 miles) away.
- Third is Lanai Airport (LNY) in Usa Lanai Isl., 30 km (19 miles) away.
- Molokai Airport (MKK) in Usa Molokai Isl. is 54 km (34 miles) away.
- Hana Airport (HNM) in Usa Maui Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Shark Pit and is 69 km (43 miles) away.
