H-Reef surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 HST
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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
25.5° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for H-Reef this week:

The surf forecast for H-Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at H-Reef in the next 12 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 13th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 13th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 16th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for H-Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
2
1
1
0
3
0
2
2
1
1
0
2
1
3
3
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
NW
2.3
NW
1.9
NW
1.6
NW
1.1
NW
1.9
NW
2.5
NW
3.5
NNW
3
NNW
3
NNW
2.4
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.5
N
1.3
N
1
NW
1.9
NW
1.8
NW
1.4
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
NW
1.1
E
Period(s) (?)14131313121216151514131212121917151413137
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)29671750120485137310313903530343343247199590567248869320421520821398286124
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
5
SSW
10
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
NNW
20
N
20
NNE
25
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
30
E
30
E
25
E
30
E
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
5
SSE
0
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:16AM
0.81
10:12AM
0.45
1:46AM
0.86
11:45AM
0.45
2:15AM
0.90
12:36PM
0.47
2:43AM
0.93
1:18PM
0.49
3:11AM
0.95
1:56PM
0.51
3:37AM
0.96
2:35PM
0.53
4:02AM
0.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:54PM
0.18
9:19AM
0.45
5:43PM
0.14
9:02AM
0.42
6:26PM
0.10
9:13AM
0.40
7:04PM
0.06
9:30AM
0.39
7:40PM
0.03
9:51AM
0.37
8:13PM
0.03
10:13AM
0.35
8:45PM
0.04
10:36AM
0.33
Tue
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:03
Sunset6:02--6:04--6:04--6:05--6:06--6:06--6:07--
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
----110---------------
Temp. °C232325252422232122222122222123232223232324
Feels °C (?)222426232221201818181817181619191822212226
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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 12 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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