Big Beach surf break

Big Beach surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 24 Dec 2025 HST
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Big Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Big Beach sea temperature is
26.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)
Nearby Cam: 10km away, The Hale Pau Hana Surf Cam


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Big Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Big Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Big Beach in the next 12 days are 0.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Dec 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 24th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 24th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 28th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Big Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.3
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
NW
0.3
WNW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)141313131312121215999131312111115101818
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)494644444323141421161615355446474656183131
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
25
E
15
E
15
E
25
ESE
20
E
15
ESE
5
SSE
15
ENE
0
N
5
ESE
15
E
10
E
15
E
15
E
20
ENE
10
ENE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:46PM
0.23
7:29AM
0.50
7:07PM
0.23
8:00AM
0.47
9:05PM
0.25
8:32AM
0.43
11:16PM
0.31
9:08AM
0.38
12:42AM
0.40
9:55AM
0.34
1:36AM
0.48
10:59AM
0.30
2:22AM
0.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:53PM
0.13
11:33PM
0.02
2:36PM
0.12
12:14AM
0.08
3:18PM
0.09
1:12AM
0.14
4:01PM
0.05
3:04AM
0.20
4:44PM
0.02
5:54AM
0.22
5:30PM
-0.02
7:56AM
0.20
6:17PM
-0.06
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:01--
Sunset-5:51--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:53--5:53--5:54-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
-----------------3--4
Temp. °C242422242523242423252524242524252524242424
Feels °C (?)232219222321242321252524262725262525232423
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Information about the Big Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Big Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Big Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Big Beach 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 (Big Beach) 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 Big Beach 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.

Are you planning a vacation in Maui? If you are looking for accommodation near Big Beach, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Maui, consider staying in Kihei which is 17 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Maui where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Wailuku which is 28 km (17 miles) away, Kahului, Lanai - Lanai and Kaunakakai - Molokai.

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