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Banyans Surf Report & Forecast

Holualoa, Hawaii

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Current Surf Conditions at Banyans

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10:00 AM Pacific/Honolulu
Surf Quality: POOR
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🌬️ WIND

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E
S
W
8
kt

🌊 SWELL

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E
S
W
0.7
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
0.7ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
10s
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WIND GUSTS
7kt
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AIR TEMP
22°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.7ft @
13s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
POOR
Poor conditions right now. Tiny waves under 1ft with quality 10s ground swell and 8kt offshore winds Note: winds from E would be better. Might want to wait for better conditions.

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Sunday

Apr 5
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.7-0.8ft 💨 3-8kt 🌡️ 21-22°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
FAIR
0.8ft11sSSW4ktS4kt22°C25°C0mm
1:00 AM
FAIR
0.8ft11sSSW5ktS5kt21°C25°C0mm
2:00 AM
POOR
0.8ft11sSSW5ktSSW6kt21°C25°C0mm
3:00 AM
FAIR
0.8ft11sSSW5ktSW5kt21°C25°C0mm
4:00 AM
POOR
0.8ft11sSSW4ktWSW5kt21°C25°C0mm
5:00 AM
POOR
0.8ft11sSSW3ktWNW4kt21°C25°C0mm
6:00 AM
POOR
0.8ft10sS4ktWNW5kt22°C25°C0mm
7:00 AM
POOR
0.8ft10sS5ktWNW5kt22°C25°C0mm
8:00 AM
POOR
0.8ft9sSSE6ktNW6kt22°C25°C0mm
9:00 AM
POOR
0.8ft10sS7ktNW6kt22°C25°C0mm
10:00 AM
POOR
0.7ft10sS8ktNW7kt22°C25°C0mm
11:00 AM
POOR
0.7ft10sSSW8ktNW8kt22°C25°C0mm
12:00 PM
POOR
0.7ft10sSSW8ktNW8kt22°C25°C0mm
1:00 PM
POOR
0.7ft10sSSW8ktNW7kt22°C25°C0mm
2:00 PM
POOR
0.7ft10sSSW8ktNW7kt22°C25°C0mm
3:00 PM
POOR
0.7ft10sS7ktNW6kt22°C25°C0mm
4:00 PM
FAIR
0.7ft10sS5ktWNW4kt22°C25°C0mm
5:00 PM
POOR
0.8ft9sSSE3ktWNW3kt22°C25°C0mm
6:00 PM
POOR
0.8ft9sSSE3ktW3kt22°C25°C0mm
7:00 PM
POOR
0.7ft9sSSE3ktSW3kt22°C25°C0mm
8:00 PM
POOR
0.7ft9sSSE3ktSSW3kt22°C25°C0mm
9:00 PM
FAIR
0.7ft12sS3ktSSW3kt22°C25°C0mm
10:00 PM
FAIR
0.8ft14sS3ktSW3kt22°C25°C0mm
11:00 PM
FAIR
0.8ft16sSSW3ktSW3kt22°C25°C0mm

Monday

Apr 6
FAIRCheck individual hours
🌊 0.8-1.3ft 💨 4-10kt 🌡️ 22-23°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
FAIR3 good hours
🌊 1.3-1.8ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 22-23°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
FAIR1 excellent hours
🌊 1.7-2.9ft 💨 2-10kt 🌡️ 23-24°C

Thursday

Apr 9
GOOD2 excellent hours
🌊 1.9-2.5ft 💨 1-10kt 🌡️ 22-23°C

Friday

Apr 10
FAIR3 excellent hours
🌊 1.6-2.5ft 💨 3-9kt 🌡️ 22-23°C

Saturday

Apr 11
FAIR1 good hours
🌊 1.6-2.2ft 💨 1-9kt 🌡️ 22-24°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:0.9ft @ 13s
Wind Conditions:3-10kt S
Water Temperature:25°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Banyans on the Big Island is an exposed and well-known reef break that delivers consistent surf throughout the year. The wave works best with offshore winds from the east and a swell direction from the northwest, producing both left and right reef breaks. It's a popular and often crowded spot, especially when conditions are good. Hazards include urchins and localism, so visitors should respect the lineup. While it can break year-round, the most reliable clean surf typically occurs in winter, with January being the peak month for quality waves.

Best Swell Direction: S
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: Suburb: Holualoa | Neighborhood: Alii Kai | County: Hawaiʻi County | State: Hawaii | Country: United States | Postcode: 96840 | Road: Aliʻi Drive | Full Address: Aliʻi Drive, Alii Kai, Holualoa, Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, 96840, United States

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionNW
Ideal Wind DirectionE

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