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 slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for H-Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at H-Reef in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 11PM. 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 16s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
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
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
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)
0.8
NW
11
1.1
ESE
8
0.9
NNW
11
1.1
NNW
10
1.1
NNW
12
1.1
NW
12
1.3
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
6
1.4
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
0.8
NW
16
1
NW
15
1.1
NW
14
1
NW
13
1.7
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
140
171
215
251
341
314
219
247
164
205
173
253
253
259
295
429
431
336
285
299
408
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
9:15PM0.75m
10:29AM0.44m
10:00PM0.74m
11:31AM0.55m
10:40PM0.72m
12:15PM0.67m
11:18PM0.70m
12:56PM0.79m
11:54PM0.66m
1:37PM0.89m
00:30AM0.63m
2:20PM0.97m
1:05AM0.59m
Low Tide
5:09AM0.32m
2:43PM0.38m
5:19AM0.26m
4:26PM0.40m
5:37AM0.20m
5:43PM0.40m
6:01AM0.12m
6:49PM0.40m
6:29AM0.06m
7:47PM0.39m
7:01AM-0.00m
8:43PM0.39m
7:36AM-0.04m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:52
6:52
6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:55
1
1
1
Temp °C
25
24
24
24
23
25
25
23
24
25
23
24
25
23
24
24
23
24
25
24
25
25
24
23
23
22
23
23
22
22
23
21
22
23
21
22
22
21
24
25
23
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
11
0.8
N
7
0.9
NNW
11
1.1
NNW
10
1.1
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
11
0.8
NNW
11
0.7
N
7
0.8
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
10
0.6
NNW
10
1
NNE
8
1.1
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
8
1
NW
15
1.1
NW
14
1
NW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
Energy kJ
140
57
215
251
341
239
204
146
44
135
111
63
120
125
196
429
431
336
268
144
128
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
6
0.7
NW
11
0.7
N
6
0.4
NW
13
0.1
N
9
1.1
NW
12
0.2
N
14
0.6
NNW
11
0.7
N
6
0.2
N
12
0.6
N
7
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
18
0.8
NW
16
0.5
N
9
0.4
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.2
NNW
15
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
39
121
38
63
2
314
15
100
40
12
38
30
78
295
38
23
12
19
21
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
NW
15
0.1
N
9
0.4
NNE
6
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
18
0.4
NW
10
0.2
N
13
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
N
12
0.4
N
9
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.2
SSW
19
Energy kJ
3
18
8
2
12
3
6
37
14
5
5
3
27
6
6
6
5
5
5
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
6
1.4
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
8
Energy kJ
137
171
169
161
182
208
219
247
164
205
173
253
253
259
196
336
379
334
285
299
408
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
23
23
23
25
25
25
25
25
23
23
25
25
25
26
23
25
25
23
23
23
23
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
5
6
9
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
7
6
7
4
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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