Kaalualu Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Big Island, USA)

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Kaalualu Point Surf Guide

Kaalualu Point in Big Island is an exposed reef break that has reasonably consistent surf. Summer offers the optimum conditions for surfing. Works best in offshore winds from the northwest with some shelter here from northeast winds. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southeast. There is a left breaking reef. Beware of urchins, rips, rocks and locals.

Kaalualu Point Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	3	fairly consistent	79°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Kaalualu Point:

The best conditions reported for surf at Kaalualu Point occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.

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What's the best time of year to surf Kaalualu Point (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Kaalualu Point with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 10% of the time in January while 69% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 21% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

10%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

69%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

21%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

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Interactive Kaalualu Point 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 Kaalualu Point is Bradshaw Aaf Airport (BSF) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 92 km (57 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Kaalualu Point is Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA), also in Usa Hawaii Isl., 99 km (61 miles) away.

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Kaalualu Point Surf Forecasts:

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Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 11:51 Local Time

m, °C	Wednesday 23
ft, °F	11AM	2PM	5PM	8PM
Wave (ft)	E	E	ESE	ESE
Period (s)	8	8	8	8
Wind (mph)
Wind State	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on

Tides at Kaalualu Point

Current tide and informaton

For Kaalualu Point, 0 miles from Kaalualu Point.

Next High Water: 03:21pm | 3ft

Next Low Water: 10:16pm | 1ft

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Kaalualu Point Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 26.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (26.0 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Kaalualu Point won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 79°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

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Swell History at Kaalualu Point

Surf stats for Kaalualu Point, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

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Wind History at Kaalualu Point

Wind stats for Kaalualu Point, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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Kaalualu Point Reviews:

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Ratings

Based on 3 votes.

Overall:3.0
Quality on a good day:2.0
Consistency of Surf:2.0
Difficulty Level:2.0
Wind and Kite Surfing:2.5
Crowds:2.0
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Review

Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.

Mark from United States

“The inside right Breaks right in to the off-shore trade winds But the real wave Is the big outside left best during hurricanes Rarely surfed, I surfed the outside twice both during hurricane swells Waves up to 6-10+. Wave doesn't close out due to the deep drop off as wave hits a deep shoulder quickly but you can watch The wave wind Down the reef before you take off at the end section Bottom turn Hit the lip and then a giant cut back,from there the wave hits deep water.”

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