H-Reef surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

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H-Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's H-Reef sea temperature is
25.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

H-Reef surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 27 May, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, NW swell with 322 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for H-Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at H-Reef in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 18s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 27th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for H-Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
14
1.5
ENE
7
0.8
NW
13
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
7
1
E
8
1.3
ENE
8
1
ENE
7
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
1.4
ENE
7
1.1
NE
6
1
ESE
8
1.4
E
7
1.6
E
6
1.6
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
322
246
224
206
212
192
244
228
121
207
114
104
93
134
131
208
88
120
183
200
200
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
10
E
20
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
11:42PM0.57m
1:48PM0.86m
00:14AM0.54m
2:19PM0.89m
00:46AM0.52m
2:51PM0.91m
1:16AM0.50m
3:25PM0.91m
1:45AM0.49m
4:01PM0.90m
2:13AM0.48m
4:37PM0.88m
2:42AM0.47m
Low Tide
7:30PM0.45m
6:20AM0.11m
8:17PM0.43m
6:47AM0.09m
8:58PM0.42m
7:16AM0.07m
9:36PM0.41m
7:47AM0.06m
10:14PM0.42m
8:18AM0.06m
10:54PM0.42m
8:50AM0.07m
11:38PM0.43m
9:22AM0.10m
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:02
7:02
7:02
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
Temp °C
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
24
25
25
24
25
26
25
25
22
21
24
23
22
23
23
22
24
24
23
25
25
26
26
26
25
26
27
25
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
14
0.8
NW
13
0.8
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NNE
10
0.6
NNW
11
0.9
NE
7
0.5
NNW
10
1
ENE
7
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
0.5
N
10
1.1
NE
6
0.8
NE
7
0.6
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
10
Energy kJ
322
246
224
175
144
103
78
79
89
56
114
104
81
134
131
47
88
61
106
139
102
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
13
0.4
NNE
12
0.4
N
12
0.5
N
12
0.7
N
13
0.6
N
11
0.6
NNW
11
0.5
N
10
0.5
NNW
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.7
ESE
8
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
11
0.5
N
10
0.2
N
7
0.8
ESE
8
0.4
NNW
13
0.3
NNW
9
0.1
SW
18
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
13
52
42
72
166
82
87
51
64
30
63
59
42
59
49
4
81
53
15
12
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.3
NNE
13
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
20
0.5
NE
8
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.4
NNE
10
0.1
W
16
0.5
NNW
10
0.2
N
12
0.3
NNW
11
0.3
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.1
W
18
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
9
0.1
SW
19
0.1
E
17
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
8
3
35
5
8
32
6
6
32
5
55
11
25
10
4
6
27
26
14
6
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
7
1
E
8
1.3
ENE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
NE
7
1
NE
6
1.4
ENE
7
1
ESE
8
1.4
E
7
1.6
E
6
1.6
E
6
Energy kJ
280
225
186
206
212
192
244
228
121
207
51
93
64
60
208
120
183
200
200
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
3
3
2
Distance (km)
25
23
25
23
23
23
23
2
9
2
2
2
2
2
23
25
2
9
23
23
23
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
4
4
3
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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Information about the H-Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for H-Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at H-Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our H-Reef 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 (H-Reef) 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 H-Reef 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.

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