Big Beach surf break

Big Beach surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 21 Nov 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
26.3° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s is also forecast. 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 0.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Nov 28) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 22nd Nov)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 22nd Nov)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 27th Nov)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Fri
28
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.3
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.4
S
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.2
S
0.3
S
0.3
NW
0.4
NW
0.5
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
Period(s) (?)121816161411131312101011111717161615141615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7649958533372826241919102546971258880533834
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
10
ENE
20
E
10
NE
10
E
15
E
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
10
E
20
E
15
ENE
10
ENE
20
E
15
NE
15
E
20
E
20
ENE
5
ENE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:19AM
0.56
3:27PM
0.28
6:00AM
0.54
3:42PM
0.27
6:45AM
0.52
3:37PM
0.25
7:36AM
0.51
8:31AM
0.49
9:25AM
0.48
9:44PM
0.20
10:13AM
0.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:27PM
-0.04
11:47AM
0.17
9:55PM
-0.03
12:46PM
0.18
10:25PM
-0.02
2:21PM
0.19
10:57PM
0.00
11:34PM
0.04
12:23AM
0.08
5:27PM
0.13
1:49AM
0.12
5:36PM
0.09
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Fri
28
Sunrise-6:39--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43-
Sunset--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----11--------------
Temp. °C252626252525252526242526242526242526242525
Feels °C (?)252728252727262627242727252627242526242725
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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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