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)

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 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 14s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 24th 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

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
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
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
ENE
8
1.9
NE
8
2
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
0.9
NW
15
1.5
ENE
8
0.8
NW
13
1.6
ENE
7
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
12
1.4
E
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
581
534
527
488
388
372
344
363
363
360
273
246
247
175
178
181
215
222
228
220
133
Wind (km/h)
30
E
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
30
E
25
E
20
E
25
ENE
20
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
15
E
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
11:11AM0.54m
9:54PM0.69m
12:04PM0.64m
10:33PM0.64m
12:43PM0.73m
11:08PM0.60m
1:17PM0.81m
11:42PM0.57m
1:48PM0.86m
00:14AM0.54m
2:19PM0.89m
00:46AM0.52m
2:51PM0.91m
1:16AM0.50m
Low Tide
3:42PM0.44m
5:07AM0.22m
5:20PM0.47m
5:31AM0.18m
6:33PM0.46m
5:55AM0.14m
7:30PM0.45m
6:20AM0.11m
8:17PM0.43m
6:47AM0.09m
8:58PM0.42m
7:16AM0.07m
9:36PM0.41m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:45
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>
6:59
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:01
1
1
Temp °C
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
25
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
25
25
24
21
21
21
22
22
21
22
21
21
22
23
21
22
23
22
23
23
21
24
23
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NNW
12
0.5
NW
11
1.8
NE
8
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NW
10
0.4
NW
19
0.7
NW
16
0.9
NW
15
0.8
NW
14
1.1
NE
7
0.8
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
0.9
NE
8
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NNE
12
0.6
NNE
11
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.9
NE
7
Energy kJ
136
118
91
59
388
29
16
130
257
360
273
109
193
175
84
140
142
88
44
39
89
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.5
NW
11
0.2
S
13
0.1
NW
21
0.3
NW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
N
13
0.8
NW
13
0.4
NNE
14
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NNE
13
0.6
N
11
0.6
NNW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNW
10
Energy kJ
15
36
14
12
58
13
17
15
9
8
13
246
62
59
178
83
90
58
38
31
38
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
S
12
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.3
S
15
0.1
N
13
0.2
NNW
9
0.4
NNE
13
0.4
N
11
0.5
N
12
0.8
NW
12
0.6
NE
8
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.2
NNE
9
Energy kJ
39
12
33
3
3
38
4
8
53
39
73
172
40
6
6
5
5
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
ENE
8
1.9
NE
8
2
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.1
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.3
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1
ESE
8
Energy kJ
581
534
527
488
372
344
363
363
296
244
134
247
163
127
181
215
222
228
220
133
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
25
26
25
23
23
23
23
26
25
23
26
23
25
23
23
23
25
23
23
23
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
2
4
4
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
9
6
7
7
8
6
7
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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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