Baldwin Beach Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.92° N 156.40° W

Baldwin Beach Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Baldwin Beach Park sea temperature is
26.8°C
0.1° 

Baldwin Beach Park surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Baldwin Beach Park surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with 402 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Baldwin Beach Park this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Baldwin Beach Park in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 2nd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baldwin Beach Park over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – if you’re looking for a proper surf session in the coming days, this stretch is going to be a real test of patience. We’ve got a long, long run of days where the conditions just aren’t coming together, so don’t get your hopes up for anything clean until we’re well into the second week.

Right now, through the end of August and into the first days of September, it’s a pretty grim picture. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore from the ENE, kicking up a chop that’s ruining any chance of a decent wave. The swell is hanging around 4 ft to 5 ft, but it’s coming from the ENE with a short period of only 6 to 7 seconds – that’s windswell, not groundswell, so it’s weak and lacking any real push. The combined energy readings are mostly in the low to mid hundreds (156 to 319), which is weak to moderate, but it’s all messy. There’s a gap of absolutely nothing worth paddling out for from the 26th of August right through to the 4th of September.

We start to see a tiny shift on the 4th of September into the 6th. The wind eases back to a gentle breeze from the ENE, and the swell period stretches to 8 seconds. The surf is still small, around 4 ft to 5 ft, but the conditions are described as “marginal” rather than total rubbish. The combined energy is still moderate (261 to 338), but at least the chop is less angry. It’s not good, it’s just less bad. Don’t get too excited.

Then, around the 9th of September, we get a bit of a spike. The swell picks up to 6 ft from the east, with an 8-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 714 – that’s strong wave energy. The problem? It’s still cross-shore or cross-onshore with a moderate breeze, and the conditions are still labelled “marginal.” The 10th of September brings a bigger problem: a fresh breeze from the ENE at 22 mph, with rain showers and a risk of thunderstorms. The swell period jumps to 12 seconds, which is a proper long-period groundswell, but that wind is going to tear it to pieces. The combined energy hits 536, but it’s a no-go for paddle surfing – frankly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than for a regular board.

The water temperature is sitting at 80°F with a very small anomaly, so it’s perfectly normal for the time of year – no surprises there.

As for the only break on offer, Baldwin Beach Park (Maui), it’s a reef and point setup that’s very consistent and exposed to the swell. It’s best for beginners, but the quality is just not there. The wind is almost never doing us any favors, and the short-period swell isn’t giving the point the shape it needs. Crowds are often an issue here, but honestly, with this outlook, I doubt many will be out.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off, and the second week only offers small windows of marginal conditions. The best bet, if you’re desperate, would be to watch the 9th of September for that bigger east swell, but only if the wind forecast improves. As it stands, don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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0
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
0.9
NE
7
1.6
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.6
ENE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
141
135
131
114
108
115
161
161
204
210
222
198
71
298
282
354
346
338
334
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
1:49AM0.59m
2:38PM0.90m
2:25AM0.64m
2:58PM0.87m
3:03AM0.69m
3:17PM0.84m
3:43AM0.72m
3:36PM0.79m
4:26AM0.74m
3:54PM0.73m
5:17AM0.74m
4:08PM0.67m
Low Tide
8:44PM0.30m
7:47AM0.11m
9:01PM0.26m
8:21AM0.14m
9:19PM0.22m
8:55AM0.19m
9:40PM0.18m
9:32AM0.26m
10:03PM0.15m
10:11AM0.34m
10:29PM0.13m
10:55AM0.43m
11:00PM0.13m
part cloud
clear
clear
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clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
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6:07
6:07
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6:09
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6:45
6:45
6:45
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6:43
6:42
6:40
 mm
4
1
3
Temp °C
25
26
26
25
26
26
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26
Feels °C
24
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27
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27
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Information about the Baldwin Beach Park Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Baldwin Beach Park provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Baldwin Beach Park can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Baldwin Beach Park surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Baldwin Beach Park) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Baldwin Beach Park may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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