There are 2 huge reasons why kona is so unique and special to fish. 1- we dont have to travel or run amywhere one reason our charters are less wxpensive. 2- we are protected by 3 huge 11,000 fr walls mauna kea Mauna loa and hualalai your normal wind oattern is east to west sometines north in it and sometimes sourh cery very ware does it cone weat to east. North of the airport is more open so waikoloa shows wind alot more than kona south well southpoint is far south as 10 hours trolling Anyway if you notice the blue is all calm water as wind hits the big island it dissapates sliws down wraos around but the lee way from mountains gives ys about 10-12 miles of good water. Wich our 1000 phathom ledge or 6000ft ledge is only 3 miles off shore. Before canceling duento weather give it a moment consult your captain. High surf warning closing beaches has very little affect unless it isnjus huge and closijg the harbor out wich hapoens once in a blue moon look how the wind is parted around rhw big island. Cancelation die to weather will always refund your deposit if accomidstions for another day arent possible. If your feeling lucky come on out on the Konadice “i got you” your in good safe knowledgabke 35 year caotain in kailua kona Hope this is helpful aloha?