Unreals Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Kauai, USA)
| Name: | Unreals |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: ENE | Offshore Wind: SW |
Unreals in Kauai is an exposed reef and point break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the southwest. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the east northeast. Surfable at all stages of the tide. It's often crowded here. Hazards include rips and rocks.
Overall Unreals 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.
The figure shows the variation of swells directed at Unreals over a normal year. It is ... (show all text)
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Also see Unreals surf quality by season and Unreals surf quality by month.
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Unreals:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Kealia | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Wailua/Horners | 7 mi |
| Third closest break | Kalihiwai | 10 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Hanalei Bay | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Hideaways | 14 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Unreals: |
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| Closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 210 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 228 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 231 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 348 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 358 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Unreals: |
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| Closest tide station | Hanamaulu Bay, Kauai Island, Hawaii | 11 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Hanalei Bay, Kauai Island, Hawaii | 14 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Nawiliwili, Nawiliwili Harbor, Kauai Island, Hawaii | 14 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Nawiliwili, Hawaii | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Nawiliwili, Hawaii (2) | 14 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Unreals: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2521 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2530 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2548 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Royal Gorge (United States) | 2573 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Soda Springs (United States) | 2574 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Unreals: |
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| Closest city location | Anahola (United States) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Kapaa (United States) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Wailua (United States) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Kilauea (United States) | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Hanamaulu (United States) | 11 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Unreals is Lihue Airport (LIH) in Usa Kauai Isl., 20 km (12 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Unreals is Barking Sands Pmrf Airport (BKH), also in Usa Kauai Isl., 52 km (32 miles) away.
- Third is Dillingham Airport (HDH) in Usa Oahu Isl., 129 km (80 miles) away.
- Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl. is 170 km (106 miles) away.
- Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Unreals and is 176 km (109 miles) away.
