Waimea Bay/Pinballs Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Oahu, USA)
Photo credit: Alex
Surf Break: Waimea Bay/Pinballs
| Name: | Waimea Bay/Pinballs |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: ESE |
Waimea Bay/Pinballs in Oahu is an exposed reef break that usually has waves, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Offshore winds blow from the east southeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the northwest. There is a right breaking reef. Sometimes crowded. Watch out for rips and locals.
Overall Waimea Bay/Pinballs 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 Waimea Bay/Pinballs surf quality by season and Waimea Bay/Pinballs surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Waimea Bay/Pinballs |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Waimea Bay/Pinballs:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Ehukai/Gums | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Leftovers/Rightovers | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Log Cabins | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Off the Wall/Insanities | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Waimea Bay/Pinballs: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 243 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 288 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 296 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 297 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 314 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Waimea Bay/Pinballs: |
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| Closest tide station | Haleiwa, Waialua Bay, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 4 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Laie Bay, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 9 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Waianae, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 16 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Moku o Loe, Kaneohe Bay Oahu Island, Hawaii | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Waianae, Pokai Bay, Oahu Island, Hawaii | 16 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Waimea Bay/Pinballs: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2486 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2492 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2508 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Royal Gorge (United States) | 2531 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2532 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Waimea Bay/Pinballs: |
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| Closest city location | Pupukea (United States) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Hale'iwa (United States) | 5 mi |
| Third closest city location | Waialua (United States) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Mokuleia (United States) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kahuku (United States) | 8 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Waimea Bay/Pinballs is Dillingham Airport (HDH) in Usa Oahu Isl., 16 km (10 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Waimea Bay/Pinballs is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 38 km (24 miles) away.
- Third is Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl., 39 km (24 miles) away.
- Molokai Airport (MKK) in Usa Molokai Isl. is 114 km (71 miles) away.
- Lihue Airport (LIH) in Usa Kauai Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Waimea Bay/Pinballs and is 136 km (84 miles) away.
