Waimanu Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Big Island, USA)
| Name: | Waimanu Bay |
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| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NE | Offshore Wind: SSW |
Waimanu Bay in Big Island is an exposed beach and reef break that has reliable surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the south southwest. Clean groundswells prevail and the best swell direction is from the northeast. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Surfable at all stages of the tide. It very rarely gets crowded here. Beware of rips and sharks.
Overall Waimanu Bay 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 Waimanu Bay surf quality by season and Waimanu Bay surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Waimanu Bay |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Waimanu Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Waipio Bay | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Waipio Valley | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Honopue Bay | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Honokane Bay | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Keokea Beach Park | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Waimanu Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 254 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 255 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 260 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 336 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 484 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Waimanu Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Kawaihae, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 15 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kawaihae, Hawaii Island, Hawaii (sub) | 15 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kawaihae, Big Island, Hawaii | 15 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kawaihae, Big Island, Hawaii (2) | 15 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Mahukona, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 17 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Waimanu Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2446 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2448 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2457 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2468 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) | 2470 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Waimanu Bay: |
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| Closest city location | Waimea (United States) | 9 mi |
| Second closest city location | Honoka'a (United States) | 11 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kapaau (United States) | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Waikoloa Village (United States) | 19 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kalaoa (United States) | 37 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Waimanu Bay is Waimea Kohala (Kamuela) Airport (MUE) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 17 km (11 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Waimanu Bay is Upolu (Opolu) Airport (UPP) in USA, 27 km (17 miles) away.
- Third is Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 44 km (27 miles) away.
- Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Usa Hawaii Isl. is 63 km (39 miles) away.
- Hilo International Airport (ITO), also in Usa Hawaii Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Waimanu Bay and is 78 km (48 miles) away.
