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
24.9° 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 15s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 25th Apr)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

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
1.6
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
1.4
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.5
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.4
E
7
0.8
NW
14
0.9
NW
14
0.9
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
1
NNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
100
127
338
289
226
227
212
205
160
222
284
225
152
179
184
248
297
304
260
255
320
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
NE
25
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
15
E
15
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
25
ENE
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
E
20
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
9:44AM0.38m
10:29PM0.79m
11:25AM0.47m
11:14PM0.77m
12:15PM0.58m
11:48PM0.75m
12:53PM0.68m
00:17AM0.71m
1:27PM0.76m
00:42AM0.68m
1:58PM0.83m
1:06AM0.64m
2:29PM0.87m
1:28AM0.60m
Low Tide
2:23PM0.31m
6:01AM0.30m
4:16PM0.34m
6:14AM0.25m
5:32PM0.35m
6:31AM0.20m
6:31PM0.35m
6:48AM0.16m
7:19PM0.36m
7:07AM0.12m
8:03PM0.37m
7:27AM0.09m
8:43PM0.38m
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
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5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
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6:46
6:46
6:47
6:47
6:49
6:49
6:49
1
3
1
2
1
Temp °C
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
24
25
24
24
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
24
25
23
24
23
23
22
23
23
22
23
23
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.5
NW
12
1.5
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
0.9
NW
12
1.2
NE
8
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.6
NW
13
0.8
NW
14
0.9
NW
14
1.2
ENE
7
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
1
NNW
12
Energy kJ
100
127
75
289
226
201
169
205
160
96
94
51
51
50
140
248
297
147
260
255
320
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.6
NNW
12
0.7
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.1
W
10
0.7
NW
11
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NW
14
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.9
NNW
13
0.6
ESE
7
0.4
NE
9
0.2
S
15
Energy kJ
32
33
22
96
172
227
212
2
128
21
32
14
16
73
24
23
22
304
37
20
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
W
11
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
9
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
W
9
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
NW
15
0.2
NNE
10
0.4
NE
8
0.5
NNW
15
0.1
SW
11
0.4
NE
9
0.5
NE
8
0.5
NE
9
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
52
31
28
13
13
9
21
4
2
12
2
10
35
9
16
125
5
20
35
39
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
4
0.4
NNE
5
1.6
NE
8
0.4
ESE
8
1.4
NE
8
0.7
ESE
8
1.5
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1
NE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
8
Energy kJ
9
9
338
21
204
67
222
284
225
152
179
184
171
143
107
143
240
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
25
25
25
25
25
9
9
9
9
23
23
23
23
34
34
33
33
33
26
25
25
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
7
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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