
Surf Forecasts:
Baldwin Beach Park surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, E swell with 1,334 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 19s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baldwin Beach Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer here. We’ve got Baldwin Beach Park (Maui) to work with. It’s a reef and point setup, super consistent and exposed to the swell, so it’s usually in the game. The water’s sitting at 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Honestly, the first week is a bit of a write-off for clean, quality waves. From Monday the 20th to Saturday the 25th, it’s a grim run of poor surf conditions. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, churning things up. The swell is there, but it’s short-period stuff, mostly 7 to 8 seconds, and the combined energy is all over the place, from a weak 177 up to a moderate 466. But it’s just not coming together. The best you can say is Wednesday the 22nd afternoon sees a spike in energy to 562, but it’s still cross-shore and messy. It’s a long stretch of nothing to get excited about.
Now, look at the end of the first week and into the second. Sunday the 26th of July marks a shift. The swell period jumps to 16 seconds—that’s proper groundswell—and the energy rockets up to 1615. That’s strong wave energy. Here’s the rub: the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a bit of a bumpy ride. The size is a solid 5 ft, and with that long period, it’s got some punch. Still, the conditions aren’t pristine.
The standout window, and I mean the one to circle on the calendar, is the morning of Tuesday the 29th of July. The wind swings around to a light offshore from the NNE at just 6 mph, and the swell is 6 ft from the NE with an 11-second period. The energy is strong at 787. That offshore wind on a reef and point break like Baldwin is a beautiful thing. It’ll be clean, lined up, and with that size, it’s a proper session. The only downside is the crowds are listed as “often,” so expect company. This is the best on offer, bar none. The Wednesday the 30th morning also has a light offshore, but the swell is a touch smaller at 5 ft and the period drops to 10 seconds, so it’s not quite as good.
After that, we fade into the first week of August. The swell stays chunky, pushing 6 ft to 7 ft, but the wind is back to cross or cross-onshore, and the period drops to 8-9 seconds. The energy is moderate to strong, but the quality just isn’t there for a clean paddle session. It’s a shame, because there’s plenty of water moving. For a kite surfer, those windy, choppy days with decent swell would be a blast, but for a surfer on a board, you’re fighting the chop.
In short, hold out for the morning of the 29th of July. That’s the one. The rest of the two weeks is a mixed bag of onshore wind and messy conditions, with a few marginal windows that could go either way. The forecasts are more reliable for the near-term, but that long-range call for the 29th is looking promising.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
111 | 193 | 67 | 158 | 132 | 158 | 123 | 559 | 658 | 158 | 207 | 206 | 293 | 363 | 310 | 344 | 580 | 1201 | 1269 | 1222 | 1104 | |
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 | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:59PM0.66m | 9:49AM0.62m | 5:38PM0.60m | 11:30AM0.68m | 12:23PM0.74m | 1:00PM0.80m | 1:32PM0.84m | 11:32PM0.44m | 2:02PM0.87m | 00:28AM0.46m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:20PM0.49m | 1:37AM0.23m | 2:16PM0.58m | 2:24AM0.22m | 3:23AM0.21m | 4:27AM0.19m | 5:24AM0.16m | 8:56PM0.42m | 6:12AM0.12m | 9:02PM0.40m | |||||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | W 12 | NE 7 | E 11 | E 14 | E 12 | E 11 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | E 11 | NNW 10 | ENE 10 | E 17 | E 18 | E 16 | E 14 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 |
66 | 11 | 67 | 23 | 58 | 103 | 123 | 12 | 30 | 119 | 9 | 34 | 22 | 96 | 178 | 146 | 580 | 1201 | 1269 | 1222 | 1104 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 15 | E 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 23 | NNW 11 | WSW 20 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | ENE 9 | E 18 | E 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | NE 8 |
10 | 13 | 11 | 38 | 39 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 11 | 38 | 37 | 50 | 31 | 47 | 17 | 219 | 54 | 49 | 45 | 25 | 205 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 11 | SW 24 | N 12 | SW 22 | NNW 10 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | WSW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 16 |
13 | 12 | 27 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 26 | 15 | 51 | — | — | — | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — |
111 | 193 | 63 | 158 | 132 | 158 | 117 | 559 | 658 | 158 | 207 | 206 | 293 | 363 | 310 | 344 | 465 | 378 | 346 | 284 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 1 |
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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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