
Surf Forecasts:
Big Eds surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 17 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 11 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, NNW swell with 5,261 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 17 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Big Eds this week:
The surf forecast for Big Eds over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Big Eds in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 17th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 17th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 11th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Big Eds over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NNW 20 | NNW 17 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | ENE 8 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
329 | 1730 | 2534 | 2419 | 1613 | 1126 | 934 | 882 | 724 | 586 | 463 | 715 | 626 | 467 | 329 | 266 | 1099 | 902 | 455 | 672 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:27AM0.58m | 11:45AM0.63m | 1:03AM0.67m | 12:10PM0.59m | 1:36AM0.75m | 12:33PM0.55m | 2:08AM0.79m | 12:56PM0.52m | 2:40AM0.81m | 1:19PM0.48m | 3:13AM0.81m | 1:43PM0.45m | 3:48AM0.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:05PM0.09m | 6:00AM0.25m | 6:22PM0.04m | 6:50AM0.26m | 6:40PM-0.01m | 7:35AM0.27m | 7:01PM-0.05m | 8:16AM0.28m | 7:23PM-0.08m | 8:55AM0.29m | 7:48PM-0.09m | 9:35AM0.30m | 8:14PM-0.08m | |||||||
— | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 20 | NNW 17 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 14 |
221 | 1730 | 2534 | 2419 | 1613 | 1126 | 934 | 669 | 555 | 458 | 451 | 715 | 626 | 467 | 329 | 256 | 1099 | 902 | 384 | 672 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | NW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NNW 15 | — | — | — | NW 21 | NNW 16 | NNE 9 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 21 |
142 | 312 | 126 | 25 | 25 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 387 | — | — | — | 17 | 193 | 25 | 103 | 455 | 87 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 22 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | N 9 | SW 16 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 11 |
95 | 30 | 26 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
329 | 302 | 451 | 429 | 578 | 1037 | 920 | 882 | 724 | 586 | 463 | 373 | 341 | 226 | 285 | 266 | 257 | 266 | 266 | 322 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 115 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
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Information about the Big Eds Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Big Eds provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Big Eds can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Big Eds 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 Eds) 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 Eds 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.
Big Eds is 3 km (2 miles) from Wailuku. If you plan a vacation in Maui, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wailuku. Wailuku has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










