Tombstones Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Big Island, USA)
| Name: | Tombstones |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: NE | Offshore Wind: SW |
Tombstones in Big Island is an exposed reef break that is often working. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the southwest. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the optimum swell angle is from the northeast. Both left and right reef breaks. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Hazards include rocks, locals and sharks.
Overall Tombstones 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 Tombstones surf quality by season and Tombstones surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Tombstones |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Tombstones:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Honolii Beach Park | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Hilo Breakwall | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Papaikou Mill | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Bay Front | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Blonde Reef | 3 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Tombstones: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 256 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 | 367 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 528 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Tombstones: |
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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 | Kawaihae, Big Island, Hawaii (2) | 52 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kawaihae, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 52 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Tombstones: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2441 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2442 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2449 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2457 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) | 2459 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Tombstones: |
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| Closest city location | Wainaku (United States) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Papa'ikou (United States) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Hilo (United States) | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Hilo Airport - Hawaii (United States) | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Pepeekeo (United States) | 5 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Tombstones is Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 6 km (4 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Tombstones is Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF), also in Usa Hawaii Isl., 48 km (30 miles) away.
- Third is Waimea Kohala (Kamuela) Airport (MUE) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 66 km (41 miles) away.
- Upolu (Opolu) Airport (UPP) in USA is 98 km (61 miles) away.
- Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Usa Hawaii Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Tombstones and is 100 km (62 miles) away.
