Waipio Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Big Island, USA)
| Name: | Waipio Bay |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NE | Offshore Wind: SW |
Waipio Bay in Big Island is an exposed beach break that has dependable surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the southwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the northeast. The beach break provides left and right handers. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Beware of rips and sharks.
Overall Waipio 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 Waipio Bay surf quality by season and Waipio Bay surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Waipio Bay |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Waipio Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Waipio Valley | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Waimanu Bay | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Honopue Bay | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Honokane Bay | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Pololu Valley | 11 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Waipio Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 255 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 255 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 260 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 339 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 488 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Waipio Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Kawaihae, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 17 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kawaihae, Hawaii Island, Hawaii (sub) | 17 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kawaihae, Big Island, Hawaii | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kawaihae, Big Island, Hawaii (2) | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Mahukona, Hawaii Island, Hawaii | 21 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Waipio Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2444 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2446 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2455 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2466 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) | 2469 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Waipio Bay: |
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| Closest city location | Honoka'a (United States) | 7 mi |
| Second closest city location | Waimea (United States) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kapaau (United States) | 16 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Waikoloa Village (United States) | 21 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Pepeekeo (United States) | 37 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Waipio Bay is Waimea Kohala (Kamuela) Airport (MUE) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 17 km (11 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Waipio Bay is Upolu (Opolu) Airport (UPP) in USA, 33 km (20 miles) away.
- Third is Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 41 km (25 miles) away.
- Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Usa Hawaii Isl. is 65 km (40 miles) away.
- Hilo International Airport (ITO), also in Usa Hawaii Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Waipio Bay and is 71 km (44 miles) away.
