Big Beach surf break

Big Beach surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 30 Apr 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 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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Friday (May 01) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 2nd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 2nd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
SSW
16
0.6
S
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
46
82
69
72
132
127
153
107
147
130
163
163
90
89
80
61
30
61
61
84
146
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
25
E
15
NE
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
25
NE
15
NE
10
E
20
E
15
NE
10
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
3:44PM0.51m
2:39AM0.33m
4:16PM0.53m
3:03AM0.30m
4:48PM0.53m
3:27AM0.28m
5:24PM0.52m
3:49AM0.26m
6:02PM0.49m
4:07AM0.24m
6:47PM0.46m
4:10AM0.22m
7:42PM0.44m
Low Tide
8:29AM-0.05m
9:39PM0.11m
8:51AM-0.07m
10:18PM0.11m
9:16AM-0.07m
10:58PM0.12m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
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6:49
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:51
6:51
6:52
1
Temp °C
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
23
25
25
24
25
26
24
25
25
23
25
25
24
23
22
22
23
23
23
25
25
22
25
24
23
26
26
23
27
26
23
26
24
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
14
0.9
E
8
0.5
S
13
0.8
E
8
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
E
8
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
18
0.8
E
8
0.5
SSW
16
Energy kJ
46
82
69
72
132
127
153
99
90
82
163
163
63
89
55
49
28
27
61
82
146
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
11
0.4
S
13
0.3
SSW
18
0.5
S
14
0.5
SSW
16
0.6
S
13
0.1
NW
12
0.4
SW
20
0.5
S
13
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
S
20
Energy kJ
14
28
13
61
12
55
62
107
147
130
6
97
90
37
80
61
27
61
24
84
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
16
0.3
NW
15
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
NW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.1
SW
21
0.1
NW
12
0.2
SSW
19
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
5
5
32
12
5
10
35
61
27
86
18
5
37
5
6
22
30
41
45
40
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
0.9
E
5
1.4
E
8
0.8
E
5
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
5
0.8
E
4
1.1
E
8
1.3
E
5
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
0.9
E
8
1.2
E
5
Energy kJ
170
125
139
181
154
229
235
40
252
27
185
83
26
156
83
148
131
127
103
60
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)
11
0
0
0
0
11
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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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