Honokohau Bay
Honokohau Bay sits just south of Honolua Bay and offers a less crowded alternative when Honolua is maxed out. Solid right reef break with barrel sections that shares the same swell window.
Honokohau Bay surf forecast
Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- N (355°)
- Direction range
- 340° - 10°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2m - 2.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (120°)
- Offshore range
- 90° - 160°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
24°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
4m+
Board
Shortboard
Consistency
5/10
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Trail access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Honokohau Bay?
The Honokohau Bay profile favors mid tide. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
What wind direction is offshore at Honokohau Bay?
The Honokohau Bay profile uses wind from ESE (120°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 90° to 160°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Honokohau Bay?
The Honokohau Bay scoring profile favors swell from N (340° to 10°), a swell-height range of 1.2m to 3m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Honokohau Bay?
The main season at Honokohau Bay is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Nov-Mar. Just south of Honolua. Less crowded alternative when Honolua is maxed.
How do I get to Honokohau Bay?
The spot profile lists OGG as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 45 minutes. Trail access.
What kind of wave is Honokohau Bay?
Honokohau Bay is a reef break, a right-hander over a reef bottom. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Nov-Mar. Just south of Honolua. Less crowded alternative when Honolua is maxed.
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