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 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with 341 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ESE swell.

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 Sunday (May 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at H-Reef in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 2AM. 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 19s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 5th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
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
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
E
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.9
NE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.3
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.7
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
161
199
108
196
196
81
77
96
173
196
191
238
200
247
255
173
193
202
231
285
341
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
ENE
15
E
20
E
15
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
E
20
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
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
5:14PM0.86m
3:16AM0.45m
5:50PM0.84m
4:06AM0.43m
Low Tide
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
00:27AM0.42m
9:54AM0.13m
1:19AM0.41m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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
7:01
7:01
7:02
7:02
7:02
7:04
1
1
Temp °C
25
24
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
23
24
23
22
23
24
25
25
25
26
26
25
26
25
24
23
23
23
22
24
24
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NNE
10
1
NE
8
0.6
NNW
11
0.5
NNW
10
0.9
NE
7
0.7
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
1.2
E
8
0.5
N
10
1.3
ENE
7
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
12
0.7
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
10
0.6
NNW
10
0.6
NNW
9
0.7
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
11
0.8
NNW
11
Energy kJ
130
78
108
75
56
77
65
68
173
50
191
27
51
140
139
72
66
147
167
194
150
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NNW
11
0.6
NNW
11
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
10
0.5
NNW
10
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.6
N
11
0.3
N
7
0.5
N
10
0.1
NW
13
0.4
NNW
9
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
NE
12
0.5
N
13
Energy kJ
49
87
79
29
30
55
59
40
85
10
48
6
26
14
12
6
10
9
8
5
84
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
11
0.1
W
18
0.5
N
10
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
N
12
0.3
NNW
11
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
19
0.1
E
17
0.1
SE
16
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
16
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
14
0.2
ENE
11
Energy kJ
82
6
51
5
5
8
11
25
7
6
6
6
7
6
10
6
5
3
8
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
0.8
ESE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
E
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.9
NE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.3
E
8
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.7
E
8
Energy kJ
161
199
65
196
196
81
77
96
196
238
200
247
255
173
193
202
231
285
341
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
2
1
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
9
25
9
23
25
0
2
2
2
2
25
1
9
33
23
23
26
25
23
25
23
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
3
3
4
2
2
4
2
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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