Big Beach surf break

Big Beach surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 26 May 2026 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
25.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Big Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Big Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Big Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 27th May)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 2nd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 2nd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tue
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.3
S
23
0.7
S
21
0.9
S
20
1
S
19
1
S
18
1
S
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
S
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1
S
16
1
S
19
1.4
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
148
140
127
119
73
93
445
618
744
639
589
437
411
296
280
365
528
510
535
767
1288
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
15
NE
10
E
15
E
10
NE
10
E
15
ENE
10
NE
5
ENE
15
ENE
5
ENE
10
ESE
15
ESE
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:19AM0.33m
2:34PM0.48m
00:49AM0.31m
3:06PM0.52m
1:21AM0.29m
3:36PM0.54m
1:54AM0.28m
4:08PM0.55m
2:29AM0.27m
4:42PM0.56m
3:02AM0.26m
5:17PM0.55m
3:35AM0.25m
5:55PM0.54m
Low Tide
6:59AM-0.02m
8:26PM0.16m
7:23AM-0.04m
9:11PM0.16m
7:49AM-0.05m
9:52PM0.15m
8:19AM-0.06m
10:30PM0.14m
8:50AM-0.07m
11:09PM0.14m
9:22AM-0.06m
11:51PM0.14m
9:54AM-0.05m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:02
2
Temp °C
23
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
26
24
25
26
24
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
20
24
24
22
25
24
23
24
25
23
26
26
24
28
27
26
29
28
27
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
E
7
0.5
S
12
0.7
S
21
0.9
S
20
1
S
19
1
S
18
1
S
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
E
8
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1
S
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
18
Energy kJ
148
140
127
119
38
71
445
618
744
639
589
437
411
296
280
99
528
510
535
653
1288
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
16
0.3
NW
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.5
S
12
0.3
S
23
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
S
21
1
S
19
0.6
E
8
Energy kJ
26
34
20
17
73
93
66
38
39
77
44
42
22
78
82
276
76
55
420
767
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
S
24
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.4
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
SSW
21
0.7
S
19
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
S
21
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
Energy kJ
12
12
11
25
43
46
40
66
32
14
41
25
5
20
84
365
201
227
54
40
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
6
1.1
E
8
1.3
E
5
1.3
E
5
0.8
E
5
1.1
E
7
1.3
E
5
1.1
E
5
1
E
7
1.3
E
5
1.1
E
8
0.9
E
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
E
7
Energy kJ
190
135
80
87
29
123
80
55
104
86
133
93
142
120
149
147
97
70
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
4
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
6
7
9
6
5
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
6
7
4
4
4
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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 16 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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