Wailua/Horners Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Kauai, USA)
| Name: | Wailua/Horners |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: WSW |
Wailua/Horners in Kauai is an exposed reef break that does not work very often. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the west southwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the north. There is a left hand reef break. Likely to be crowded if working. Take care of rips and rocks.
Overall Wailua/Horners 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 Wailua/Horners surf quality by season and Wailua/Horners surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Wailua/Horners |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Wailua/Horners:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Kealia | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Kalapaki Beach | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Ammonias | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Unreals | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Gillin's | 12 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Wailua/Horners: |
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| Closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 211 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 221 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 234 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 352 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 356 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Wailua/Horners: |
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| Closest tide station | Hanamaulu Bay, Kauai Island, Hawaii | 3 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Nawiliwili, Nawiliwili Harbor, Kauai Island, Hawaii | 7 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Nawiliwili, Hawaii | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Nawiliwili, Hawaii (2) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Hanalei Bay, Kauai Island, Hawaii | 16 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Wailua/Horners: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2528 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2536 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2554 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Royal Gorge (United States) | 2579 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Soda Springs (United States) | 2580 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Wailua/Horners: |
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| Closest city location | Wailua (United States) | 0 mi |
| Second closest city location | Kapaa (United States) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Hanamaulu (United States) | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Lihue - Kauai (United States) | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Lihue (United States) | 5 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Wailua/Horners is Lihue Airport (LIH) in Usa Kauai Isl., 8 km (5 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Wailua/Horners is Barking Sands Pmrf Airport (BKH), also in Usa Kauai Isl., 47 km (29 miles) away.
- Third is Dillingham Airport (HDH) in Usa Oahu Isl., 127 km (79 miles) away.
- Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl. is 167 km (104 miles) away.
- Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Wailua/Horners and is 175 km (109 miles) away.
