
Surf Forecasts:
Baldwin Beach Park surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with 406 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 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 get into it. It’s pretty quiet out there for a while, so don’t be in a rush. For the first solid week, the wind and swell just aren’t playing nice together, so we’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Monday the 17th of August with a 6ft swell from the ENE, but even then it’s only a marginal call. The wind stays cross-shore most of the time, and the wave energy is moderate (517) but it’s not clean enough to get excited about. The pick of the whole 16-day window is Baldwin Beach Park (Maui). It’s a very consistent reef and point setup, so it’s usually reliable, but the wind is the problem. The water temp is about 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The swell direction is coming from the ENE, and this spot loves a NNE swell, so it’s not quite hitting the optimum angle. Most days the swell is between 4ft and 5ft, with periods of just 5 to 9 seconds – that’s short-period, wind-driven stuff, not the kind of groundswell that gets your heart racing. The crowds are “often” here, so expect company. Honestly, the best conditions we see are on the 20th of August, Thursday morning, when the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph cross-shore, and the swell is 6ft. The energy is moderate (329) and the surf is still “marginal,” but it’s the closest thing to a clean window we get. Even then, it’s not a standout. The 15th and 16th of August see swell pushing 7ft to 7ft, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore, making it lumpy and choppy. That size is getting into the "experts only" territory, especially with the wind messing it up. It’s a real shame because the energy is strong (735 on the 15th), but without the wind, it’s a write-off. This is a beach-and-reef setup, and with that much cross-shore wind and chop, you’d be better off kiting than paddling out on most days. There’s a solid 12-day gap from the start where nothing is worth mentioning, so don’t hold your breath. The 17th is the first day where you might get a fun, messy wave, but it’s not a guarantee. The 20th is your best bet, but it’s still not a classic. Hang tight, the forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
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194 | 131 | 146 | 131 | 78 | 39 | 56 | 139 | 171 | 231 | 247 | 395 | 373 | 273 | 164 | 204 | 172 | 160 | 136 | 124 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:21PM0.62m | 10:21AM0.72m | 11:43AM0.80m | 12:36PM0.89m | 10:17PM0.43m | 1:18PM0.95m | 11:56PM0.46m | 1:56PM0.99m | 00:58AM0.51m | 2:30PM1.01m | 1:49AM0.56m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 1:29AM0.17m | 2:43AM0.15m | 4:07AM0.12m | 8:26PM0.43m | 5:19AM0.07m | 8:25PM0.38m | 6:18AM0.03m | 8:44PM0.35m | 7:08AM0.02m | 9:08PM0.31m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | ENE 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 11 | NE 10 | N 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
7 | 131 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 34 | 25 | 18 | 24 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 33 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | NNE 8 | W 11 | W 12 | NE 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | N 11 | NE 9 | NE 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
11 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | W 12 | NW 8 | N 7 | W 12 | W 11 | NE 12 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 13 | N 6 | W 12 | WSW 16 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 19 |
10 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 23 | 37 | 33 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ESE 3 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
194 | 6 | 146 | 131 | 78 | 39 | 56 | 139 | 171 | 231 | 247 | 395 | 373 | 273 | 164 | 204 | 172 | 160 | 136 | 124 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 1 | 19 | 5 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 19 |
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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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