Surf spot

Banyons

Forecast conditions and map view for Banyons in USA, Hawaii, Hawaii Island. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, Hawaii, Hawaii Island
Coordinates: 19.6066, -155.9771

Metric
Metric	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00
Wave height (m)	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	SSW	S	S	SSW	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	11.3	11	10.9	10.8	10.8	9.1	8.6	8.3	10.1	9.5	9.4	9.5	9.6	9.8	9.8	10.3	10.3	10.5	10.5	10.4	9.9	10.1	10.3	10.2	10.2	10.3	9.9	9.8	9.3	12.6	13	12.4	12.2	12.1	11.9	12.3	12.8	12.2	11.8	11.7	12.7	12.7	12.8	13.1	13.1	13.1	13.1	13.1	13.1	13.1	12.9	12.9	12.8	12.8	12.7	12.6
Wave energy (kJ)	69	76	70	69	72	41	34	31	64	61	56	57	53	51	51	45	45	39	39	39	35	36	34	33	30	30	28	28	23	79	85	83	86	91	90	94	102	68	75	74	74	74	82	124	132	141	141	150	148	167	164	173	181	188	195	193
Wind speed (km/h)	13.3	6.9	3.8	10.2	12.3	8.3	7.2	6.5	6.5	4.6	2.3	11.2	11.5	9.6	10	8.2	6.1	4.5	4.4	11.2	10.9	8.4	6.7	1.8	2.5	0.8	4.9	10.5	10.7	6.5	2.6	3.1	1.9	1.5	2.7	9.8	10.1	7.9	5.4	3.2	2.3	1.3	5.4	10.4	10.1	8.2	6.2	1.8	4.7	2.2	3.4	10.9	11.8	10.3	6.6	3.3
Wind direction	SOnshore	SOnshore	NWGlassy	WCross-off	WCross	WCross	WCross-off	WCross-off	WCross-off	SWGlassy	WSWGlassy	WCross-off	WSWCross	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWGlassy	WGlassy	WCross-off	WCross-off	WCross	SSWCross-on	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	NNEGlassy	NNWGlassy	WCross-off	WSWCross	WCross	SWGlassy	NWGlassy	NNWGlassy	NWGlassy	WNWGlassy	WCross	WCross	WSWCross	SWCross-on	WGlassy	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	SWCross-on	WCross-off	WCross	WSWCross	SWCross-on	NWGlassy	NNWGlassy	NGlassy	WNWGlassy	WCross	WSWCross	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WGlassy

Banyons is a surf spot on the Big Island of Hawaii (Hawaii Island), in the USA. It’s part of the island’s rugged north/east-facing shoreline and is best known as a local reef break with powerful Pacific swell exposure.

Quick description

Type: Reef break
Wave character: Fast, hollow, and powerful when it’s working
Conditions: Best on the right swell direction and moderate winds
Skill level: Usually better for experienced surfers because of the reef and strong currents
Hazards: Shallow reef, heavy surf, and changing ocean conditions

What it’s like

Banyons tends to produce serious, punchy waves rather than mellow longboard-style rides. When conditions line up, it can offer clean faces and good barrels, but the wave can be unforgiving. The surf here is highly dependent on swell angle, tide, and wind, and the spot can go from poor to excellent quickly.

Surroundings

Like many Big Island breaks, Banyons is set against a dramatic volcanic coastline with scenic views and a more remote feel than many mainland surf destinations. The area often has a local surf scene, so respecting etiquette is important.