Waimanalo Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Oahu, USA)
| Name: | Waimanalo |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NE | Offshore Wind: SW |
Waimanalo in Oahu is an exposed beach break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds blow from the southwest. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the northeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Beware of jellyfsih and rocks.
Overall Waimanalo 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 Waimanalo surf quality by season and Waimanalo surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Waimanalo |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Waimanalo:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Bellows | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Rabbit/Manana Island | 3 mi |
| Third closest break | Wraps | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Makapu'u | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Suicides | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Waimanalo: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 247 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 278 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 287 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 293 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 327 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Waimanalo: |
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| Closest tide station | Waimanalo, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Hanauma Bay, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 4 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Moku o Loe, Kaneohe Bay, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Honolulu, Honolulu Harbor, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Honolulu, Oahu (Hawaii) | 11 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Waimanalo: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2483 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2489 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2503 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2525 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Royal Gorge (United States) | 2525 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Waimanalo: |
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| Closest city location | Waimanalo Beach (United States) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Waimanalo (United States) | 1 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kailua (United States) | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Maunawili (United States) | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kane'ohe (United States) | 8 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Waimanalo is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF) in Usa Oahu Isl., 13 km (8 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Waimanalo is Honolulu International Airport (HNL), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 23 km (14 miles) away.
- Third is Dillingham Airport (HDH) in Usa Oahu Isl., 59 km (37 miles) away.
- Molokai Airport (MKK) in Usa Molokai Isl. is 66 km (41 miles) away.
- Lanai Airport (LNY) in Usa Lanai Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Waimanalo and is 100 km (62 miles) away.
