Big Beach surf break

Big Beach surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 03 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
25.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (May 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 3rd May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 3rd May)2ft (0.6m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
163
163
90
89
80
80
28
61
103
129
146
109
109
112
149
91
129
45
109
69
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
10
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
5
ESE
5
E
5
NNE
5
WNW
0
NE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
10
NE
5
E
15
E
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:24PM0.52m
3:49AM0.26m
6:02PM0.49m
4:07AM0.24m
6:47PM0.46m
4:10AM0.22m
7:42PM0.44m
8:46PM0.42m
9:54PM0.41m
8:05AM0.15m
10:49PM0.41m
Low Tide
9:42AM-0.07m
11:42PM0.13m
10:09AM-0.05m
00:34AM0.14m
10:37AM-0.04m
1:49AM0.16m
11:07AM-0.02m
11:41AM0.01m
12:27PM0.04m
7:17AM0.11m
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
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6:50
6:51
6:51
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
Temp °C
25
25
23
25
25
24
24
25
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
25
26
25
25
25
24
26
24
22
27
26
25
26
29
26
28
28
26
28
28
25
27
28
26
27
26
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
1
E
7
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.6
E
6
0.7
E
8
Energy kJ
130
163
163
90
89
55
108
72
60
46
48
46
68
66
112
149
91
129
45
25
57
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.1
NW
12
0.4
SW
20
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
S
5
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
86
6
97
37
37
80
49
28
27
103
129
146
109
109
108
34
34
30
4
109
69
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.1
SW
21
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
NW
14
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
ESE
7
0.2
S
4
Energy kJ
6
18
5
5
7
24
80
27
61
24
23
9
67
107
46
26
24
22
31
18
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.4
E
5
1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
1
ENE
4
0.9
E
8
1.2
E
5
1.2
ESE
5
1.4
E
6
1.1
E
5
1.1
ENE
5
Energy kJ
223
185
104
122
149
167
77
43
41
104
71
75
117
57
69
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
2
0
19
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
1
1
2
2
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
6
6
7
7
5
5
5
4
6
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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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