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
25.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for H-Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at H-Reef in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 17th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tue
19
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
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)
1.8
E
6
1.7
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
1
NW
15
1.1
NW
14
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
2
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
269
295
343
381
329
429
471
418
418
422
439
439
503
489
450
511
439
343
295
295
257
Wind (km/h)
30
E
25
E
30
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
20
E
15
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
E
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
11:18PM0.70m
12:56PM0.79m
11:54PM0.66m
1:37PM0.89m
00:30AM0.63m
2:20PM0.97m
1:05AM0.59m
3:04PM1.02m
1:40AM0.55m
3:51PM1.02m
2:16AM0.51m
4:40PM1.00m
2:52AM0.48m
5:33PM0.96m
Low Tide
6:01AM0.12m
6:49PM0.40m
6:29AM0.06m
7:47PM0.39m
7:01AM-0.00m
8:43PM0.39m
7:36AM-0.04m
9:39PM0.40m
8:13AM-0.05m
10:38PM0.41m
8:53AM-0.04m
11:43PM0.42m
9:35AM0.01m
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:53
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
6:57
6:57
1
3
4
2
1
3
1
1
Temp °C
24
25
25
23
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
25
25
25
24
25
24
22
24
23
21
24
24
23
24
24
23
25
25
25
27
26
25
25
25
24
25
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.5
N
8
0.8
NW
16
1
NW
15
1.1
NW
14
1
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NNW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NNW
9
0.4
NW
14
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
Energy kJ
111
83
41
33
291
429
471
331
216
142
81
58
57
42
39
24
16
47
37
31
59
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
12
0.1
W
16
0.4
N
10
0.4
NW
17
0.4
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
NNW
15
0.2
NNW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.1
W
24
0.1
NW
19
0.1
NW
18
0.2
NNW
16
0.2
NNW
15
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
12
5
29
77
22
22
12
12
5
21
18
7
11
14
12
24
22
8
7
3
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
N
12
0.4
NW
9
0.3
NW
9
0.4
NW
11
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.2
N
8
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
21
0.1
W
21
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
5
21
3
21
12
30
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
9
9
7
7
6
6
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
6
1.7
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
2
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
Energy kJ
269
295
343
381
329
346
398
418
418
422
439
439
503
489
450
511
439
343
295
295
257
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
25
25
144
25
25
23
23
33
33
25
23
23
9
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
25
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
4
3
3
4
2
2
2
1
3
4
3
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
6
4
5
5
5
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.

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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