The Point_Punaluu Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Big Island, USA)
| Name: | The Point_Punaluu |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: NW |
The Point_Punaluu in Big Island is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the northwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southeast. There is a left hand reef break. Hazards include urchins, rips, rocks and locals.
Overall The Point_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 The Point_Punaluu surf quality by season and The Point_Punaluu surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of The Point_Punaluu |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to The Point_Punaluu:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Punaluu | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Kaalualu Point | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Kahuku Ranch | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Halape | 29 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Keauhou Point | 30 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to The Point_Punaluu: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 195 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 | 334 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 530 mi |
Tide stations nearest to The Point_Punaluu: |
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| Closest tide station | Honuapo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 7 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Napoopoo, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 40 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Big Island, Hawaii | 53 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 53 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kailua Kona, Big Island, Hawaii (2) | 53 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to The Point_Punaluu: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2503 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2503 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2510 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2516 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) | 2518 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to The Point_Punaluu: |
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| Closest city location | Hawaiian Ocean View (United States) | 12 mi |
| Second closest city location | Pahala (United States) | 17 mi |
| Third closest city location | Volcano (United States) | 39 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Captain Cook (United States) | 42 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kealakekua (United States) | 43 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to The Point_Punaluu is Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 87 km (54 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to The Point_Punaluu is Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA), also in Usa Hawaii Isl., 97 km (60 miles) away.
- Third is Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 100 km (62 miles) away.
- Waimea Kohala (Kamuela) Airport (MUE) in Usa Hawaii Isl. is 114 km (71 miles) away.
- Upolu (Opolu) Airport (UPP) in USA is the fifth nearest airport to The Point_Punaluu and is 145 km (90 miles) away.
