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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) 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 (Sat 23rd May)8ft (2.5m) 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 afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Fri
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
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
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
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)
2.2
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
0.8
NW
13
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.4
E
7
1.3
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
708
808
837
809
699
616
616
545
412
372
362
334
344
330
387
314
253
245
231
199
186
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
20
E
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
8:20PM0.80m
9:36AM0.44m
9:10PM0.74m
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
Low Tide
4:12AM0.31m
1:45PM0.38m
4:41AM0.26m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:45
5:45
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:58
6:59
6:59
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
1
Temp °C
25
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
22
20
20
20
20
21
21
21
22
22
22
22
22
21
22
22
21
22
23
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NNW
16
0.6
NNW
14
0.6
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NNW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NW
19
0.6
NW
17
0.8
NW
15
0.8
NW
14
0.8
NW
13
0.8
NW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.9
NNE
8
1.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
29
46
28
99
134
136
118
91
59
58
29
25
59
222
262
293
253
242
148
101
171
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
14
0.1
N
20
0.3
NNW
17
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NW
10
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
13
0.1
NW
21
0.3
NW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
9
0.9
NE
7
0.4
NNE
12
0.4
NW
15
0.8
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
Energy kJ
39
8
59
27
24
15
18
14
12
12
13
18
15
9
8
8
75
50
56
178
144
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
18
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
14
0.1
N
12
0.3
S
15
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
N
14
0.1
W
16
0.4
NNE
12
0.4
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
10
Energy kJ
24
17
20
48
42
39
7
14
3
38
8
8
14
5
46
39
35
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.3
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.4
E
7
1.3
E
7
Energy kJ
708
808
837
809
699
616
616
545
412
372
362
334
344
330
387
314
181
245
231
199
186
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
25
25
132
144
25
23
23
25
25
25
25
23
25
23
23
25
23
23
23
23
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
4
3
3
4
2
2
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
8
6
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
7
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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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