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
24.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for H-Reef this week:

The surf forecast for H-Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at H-Reef in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 17th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 18th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 18th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 107mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun morning, light winds from the NW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 102mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
2
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
0.8
N
0.7
NW
0.9
NW
0.9
NW
0.8
NW
0.6
NW
1.1
NW
1.2
NW
1.4
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.8
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.5
N
1.4
N
1.3
N
1.2
N
1.2
N
2.1
NNE
Period(s) (?)881211111110101313121213121212111111119
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)221194177117176163122823744715738136271009755607510411342329749
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSW
35
SSW
35
SSW
40
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
10
NNW
5
N
15
NW
5
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
10
SSE
5
S
15
SW
10
SSW
0
NW
0
NE
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
offglasscross-
off
offglassglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:02PM
0.45
1:06AM
0.85
12:43PM
0.53
1:29AM
0.87
1:20PM
0.61
1:51AM
0.88
1:57PM
0.69
2:14AM
0.86
2:35PM
0.76
2:36AM
0.82
3:15PM
0.82
2:58AM
0.77
3:57PM
0.85
3:19AM
0.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:47PM
0.20
7:50AM
0.32
6:31PM
0.17
8:00AM
0.27
7:11PM
0.16
8:15AM
0.22
7:51PM
0.17
8:33AM
0.16
8:31PM
0.20
8:55AM
0.12
9:12PM
0.26
9:19AM
0.08
9:56PM
0.32
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise6:35--6:33--6:33--6:31--6:31--6:30--6:28--
Sunset-6:34--6:34--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:36--6:36-
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
167412267323122-22534279446
Temp. °C242425242424242424232221232424222323232323
Feels °C (?)212222212223242425262323242626252425262726
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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.

Are you planning a vacation in Maui? If you are looking for accommodation near H-Reef, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Maui, consider staying in Kahului which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Maui where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Wailuku which is 15 km (9 miles) away, Kihei, Lanai - Lanai and Kaunakakai - Molokai.

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