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
25.0° 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) 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 Saturday (May 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 2nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
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
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
1.4
NE
8
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.1
E
7
0.8
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
1.6
ENE
7
0.9
NNW
13
1.9
ENE
7
2
ENE
8
1.1
NW
16
1.3
NW
14
1.1
NW
14
1.7
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
212
205
229
222
204
171
142
203
245
166
113
193
222
245
290
375
464
574
676
465
314
Wind (km/h)
20
E
15
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
25
ENE
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
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
3:00PM0.90m
1:49AM0.57m
3:32PM0.90m
2:09AM0.54m
Low Tide
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
7:48AM0.08m
9:22PM0.39m
8:11AM0.07m
10:01PM0.41m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
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5:58
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
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6:47
6:47
6:49
6:49
6:49
6:50
6:50
2
2
1
Temp °C
24
24
24
25
25
24
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
23
23
22
23
23
22
22
23
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
12
1.1
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NNW
10
0.6
NNE
7
0.5
NW
10
0.6
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.8
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
11
1.1
NW
16
1.3
NW
14
1.1
NW
14
0.9
NW
13
Energy kJ
212
136
229
96
94
69
30
50
108
90
86
193
209
231
290
222
204
574
676
465
277
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.9
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NW
14
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
14
0.4
NNW
14
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.6
NW
18
0.8
NNW
11
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
2
205
128
21
28
14
51
73
24
52
76
20
20
17
21
22
258
138
41
41
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.2
NNE
10
0.4
NE
8
0.1
SW
12
0.2
NNE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.1
S
16
0.4
NE
10
0.2
S
15
0.4
NW
20
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
5
2
2
12
5
10
18
6
10
24
22
19
5
25
17
97
52
18
30
30
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
8
0.8
E
8
0.5
ESE
8
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
7
Energy kJ
198
82
36
222
204
171
142
203
245
166
113
120
222
245
252
375
464
441
296
296
314
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
9
9
23
23
23
23
34
34
34
26
34
34
26
25
23
23
23
25
23
25
25
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
4
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
5
4
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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