Big Eds surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 HST
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Big Eds surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Big Eds sea temperature is
25.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 19s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 5th May)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 5th May)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 7th May)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
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
2
1
0
1
2
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
0.5
NW
18
1
NW
16
1.1
NW
15
1.8
NW
13
1.5
NW
13
1.4
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.9
E
8
0.8
NW
12
1
NNW
11
1.2
NNW
12
1.1
NNW
12
1
NNW
11
1
NNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
309
217
198
163
120
150
496
543
1127
700
531
355
237
169
102
169
230
405
330
247
214
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
ENE
5
SW
5
N
5
N
10
NE
10
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
5:26PM0.63m
2:49AM0.30m
6:21PM0.60m
7:25PM0.58m
8:33PM0.57m
6:44AM0.21m
9:28PM0.56m
10:10AM0.27m
10:10PM0.56m
11:18AM0.37m
10:46PM0.55m
Low Tide
9:28AM-0.07m
00:40AM0.29m
9:58AM-0.03m
10:32AM0.02m
11:18AM0.08m
6:08AM0.21m
5:12AM0.17m
2:41PM0.20m
5:19AM0.12m
4:22PM0.22m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
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6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:53
6:53
4
Temp °C
24
24
24
25
25
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
25
23
24
24
23
25
24
23
25
25
26
27
28
26
25
25
25
26
25
25
25
25
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
12
1
E
6
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
1
NW
16
1.3
NNW
12
1.8
NW
13
1.5
NW
13
1.4
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.8
NW
12
1
NNW
11
1.2
NNW
12
1.1
NNW
12
1
NNW
11
1
NNW
11
Energy kJ
309
73
198
163
120
115
496
414
1127
700
531
355
237
169
92
169
230
405
330
247
214
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
7
0.9
NW
11
0.8
E
7
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.7
E
8
1.1
NW
15
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NW
15
0.6
NNW
7
0.6
N
7
0.5
NW
13
0.1
W
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
5
217
65
48
47
34
66
543
64
86
22
3
3
8
38
34
87
7
12
12
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
NE
9
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.5
NW
18
0.6
NW
9
0.7
E
8
0.3
NE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
SW
16
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.3
NW
13
0.2
NNW
15
0.1
N
9
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
12
5
3
11
11
150
67
63
14
8
7
10
2
2
28
21
2
3
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
8
0.7
ENE
4
1
ESE
8
0.8
E
4
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
1.1
E
4
0.9
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
4
1
E
8
1.3
E
5
1.4
ENE
6
1.2
E
8
Energy kJ
89
190
11
151
24
63
60
47
102
124
37
127
99
131
160
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
4
4
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
21
4
0
4
4
4
11
11
4
4
12
4
4
19
4
11
19
19
12
19
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
2
4
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
5
7
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
8
9
5
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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.

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