Big Beach surf break

Big Beach surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 28 Jan 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
25.3° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Thursday (Jan 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Big Beach in the next 12 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 31) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 29th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 29th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 31st Jan)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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 Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSW
0.3
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.3
NW
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.9
SSW
1
WSW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.7
WNW
0.5
NW
0.4
NW
Period(s) (?)1318161514141416151413131211451515141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)576017527923323323642516717395275524255119117819210371
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
5
SSE
0
NNW
5
E
0
WSW
5
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
5
ENE
10
S
10
W
10
SSW
20
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
5
WNW
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglassglasscross-
off
glassoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononglassoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:23AM
0.55
12:21PM
0.20
3:01AM
0.59
1:40PM
0.23
3:36AM
0.62
2:35PM
0.26
4:09AM
0.62
3:22PM
0.29
4:40AM
0.60
4:06PM
0.32
5:07AM
0.57
4:49PM
0.33
5:31AM
0.53
5:33PM
0.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:46AM
0.14
6:58PM
-0.07
9:53AM
0.12
7:51PM
-0.09
10:11AM
0.10
8:37PM
-0.10
10:34AM
0.09
9:19PM
-0.09
10:58AM
0.07
9:58PM
-0.07
11:23AM
0.06
10:35PM
-0.03
11:47AM
0.05
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
Sunrise-7:03--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01-
Sunset--6:14--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:17
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------------2-44---
Temp. °C242424242525232424232424242424242322222324
Feels °C (?)272726272828242526252625262423242524242324
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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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