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Waipio Valley break guidePhoto by: David Russell

Waipio Valley Surf Guide

Waipio Valley in Big Island is an exposed river break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the south southwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the north. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Sometimes crowded. Beware of - Rips / undertow - Rocks - Localism - Sharks.

Waipio Valley Spot Info

Type:Rating:
River3
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
fairly consistent
78°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Waipio Valley:

The best conditions reported for surf at Waipio Valley occur when a North swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South-southwest.

Surf Forecasts:

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

januaryBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Waipio Valley 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 14% of the time in January while 61% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 25% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
14%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
61%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
25%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Waipio Valley Location Map

Interactive Waipio Valley 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 Waipio Valley is Waimea Kohala (Kamuela) Airport (MUE) in Usa Hawaii Isl., 16 km (10 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Waipio Valley is Upolu (Opolu) Airport (UPP) in USA, 32 km (20 miles) away.

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Waipio Valley Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Sunday, 5 January 2025, 03:12 Local Time
Sunday 05
5AM8AM11AM2PM
Wave (ft)
6
NW
6
NW
6
NW
6
NW
Period (s) 18 18 18 18
Wind (mph)
5
0
5
5
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Swell History at Waipio Valley

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

Wind History at Waipio Valley

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

Waipio Valley Reviews:

Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.

Ratings
Based on 5 votes.
  • Overall:3.0
  • Quality on a good day:4.6
  • Consistency of Surf:4.0
  • Difficulty Level:3.8
  • Wind and Kite Surfing:2.3
  • Crowds:3.5
  • ...

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Review
Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
valerie goo from United States
“Local don’t like the tourist or visitors. Too many tourists make the road going up and down very dangerous by not yielding to traffic. The locals know who’s not from there. Don’t expect a warm welcome because more than likely your not gonna get it, especially if you try and surf. Stay on top at the lookout and enjoy the view.”

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