Acid Drops Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Kaua'i, USA)
Acid Drops Surf Guide
Acid Drops in Kauai is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the northeast. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the south. A choice of left and right reefs. Best around mid tide. Sometimes crowded. Beware of urchins, rips, rocks and sharks.
Acid Drops Spot Info
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Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
consistent | 24.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Acid Drops:
The best conditions reported for surf at Acid Drops occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.
What's the best time of year to surf Acid Drops (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Acid Drops Location Map
Interactive Acid Drops surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Acid Drops is Lihue Airport (LIH) in Usa Kauai Isl., 19 km (12 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Acid Drops is Barking Sands Pmrf Airport (BKH), also in Usa Kauai Isl., 34 km (21 miles) away.
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Period (s) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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Wind State | off | off | off | off |
Tides at Acid Drops
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Swell History at Acid Drops
Surf stats for Acid Drops, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Acid Drops
Wind stats for Acid Drops, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:
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Wave Buoys Nearest To Acid Drops:
- Closest Wave BuoyHanalei, Kauai, HI29 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyWaimea Bay, HI89 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyBarbers Point Buoy, Kalaeloa94 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyPearl Harbor Entrance, HI106 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyKaneohe Bay, WETS, HI114 mi