Big Beach surf break

Big Beach surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 22 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
25.7° 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 Saturday (May 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 23rd May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 29th May)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 29th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
18
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
16
0.6
S
16
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.3
S
23
0.6
S
21
0.9
S
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
97
190
125
215
150
132
134
142
129
85
121
176
172
148
138
127
119
73
92
326
618
Wind (km/h)
30
NE
30
NE
30
ENE
30
NE
25
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
E
15
NE
10
E
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
9:42PM0.47m
10:55AM0.20m
10:32PM0.44m
12:26PM0.28m
11:14PM0.40m
1:21PM0.35m
11:48PM0.36m
2:01PM0.42m
00:19AM0.33m
2:34PM0.48m
00:49AM0.31m
3:06PM0.52m
1:21AM0.29m
Low Tide
5:29AM0.09m
3:01PM0.11m
5:54AM0.06m
4:49PM0.15m
6:16AM0.04m
6:19PM0.16m
6:37AM0.01m
7:30PM0.16m
6:59AM-0.02m
8:26PM0.16m
7:23AM-0.04m
9:11PM0.16m
7:49AM-0.05m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:58
6:59
6:59
6:59
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
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Temp °C
26
24
25
26
23
25
25
24
25
25
23
25
25
23
25
25
23
25
25
24
25
22
22
21
23
20
23
23
22
23
23
22
23
22
21
24
24
21
24
24
23
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
14
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
16
0.6
S
16
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.6
S
21
0.9
S
20
Energy kJ
96
190
125
215
150
132
134
142
129
85
121
176
172
148
138
127
119
73
71
326
618
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
17
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
NW
17
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
S
23
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
Energy kJ
97
58
60
3
23
46
45
6
5
5
15
12
12
11
22
21
18
25
92
66
61
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
NW
16
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
SW
20
0.1
S
20
0.1
NW
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
W
20
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
S
23
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.3
SW
14
Energy kJ
9
3
3
10
14
7
6
16
7
5
2
7
12
12
11
25
43
21
20
32
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
E
6
2
E
6
2
E
6
2
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.4
E
5
1.7
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.3
E
5
1.8
E
6
1.3
E
5
1.7
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.4
E
5
1.5
E
6
1.4
E
5
1.4
E
6
1.2
E
7
Energy kJ
270
335
328
328
187
114
178
187
94
224
90
212
154
175
188
158
113
139
104
117
155
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
2
3
Distance (km)
11
11
103
114
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
4
3
3
4
2
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
8
6
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
7
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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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