Hookipa surf break

Hookipa surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

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Hookipa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hookipa sea temperature is
25.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hookipa this week:

The surf forecast for Hookipa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hookipa in the next 16 days are 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) 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 0.3m 14s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 5th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 5th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 2nd May)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
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
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
13
1.9
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
0.9
NW
16
1.9
ENE
8
1.1
NW
14
1.7
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1
NW
12
0.8
NW
12
1.2
ENE
8
0.8
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1
NW
12
1
NW
11
0.9
NNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
116
121
180
232
231
299
408
536
395
435
521
383
251
281
158
178
187
314
273
246
207
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
SW
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
glassy
High Tide
1:58PM0.83m
1:06AM0.64m
2:29PM0.87m
1:28AM0.60m
3:00PM0.90m
1:49AM0.57m
3:32PM0.90m
2:09AM0.54m
4:07PM0.88m
2:26AM0.51m
4:45PM0.85m
2:37AM0.49m
5:29PM0.81m
2:31AM0.48m
Low Tide
8:03PM0.37m
7:27AM0.09m
8:43PM0.38m
7:48AM0.08m
9:22PM0.39m
8:11AM0.07m
10:01PM0.41m
8:36AM0.07m
10:43PM0.43m
9:03AM0.09m
11:34PM0.45m
9:31AM0.11m
00:52AM0.47m
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thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
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6:49
6:49
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:51
6:51
1
Temp °C
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
24
23
23
22
22
22
21
21
22
21
23
23
22
24
24
23
24
25
23
25
26
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.7
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NW
16
1
NW
15
1.1
NW
14
1
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
1.1
ENE
8
0.7
NW
11
0.8
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1
NW
12
1
NW
11
0.9
NNW
11
Energy kJ
116
87
164
209
231
299
230
218
395
435
521
336
248
244
147
116
187
314
273
246
207
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
8
0.4
NNW
14
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.2
N
7
0.4
NW
18
0.8
NNW
11
0.7
NNW
12
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
1
NW
12
0.8
NW
12
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ESE
9
0.9
E
8
Energy kJ
32
76
18
19
12
49
4
82
143
123
6
5
5
281
158
30
49
105
77
71
113
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
14
0.4
NE
9
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
12
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NNW
7
0.1
NW
20
0.3
SSW
16
0.8
NNW
11
0.1
W
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.5
S
16
0.3
SSW
13
0.9
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
NW
13
0.1
W
19
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.2
N
12
Energy kJ
54
22
6
6
16
10
15
52
157
6
30
129
34
113
30
63
7
73
73
3
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
Energy kJ
113
121
180
232
210
247
408
536
378
406
427
383
251
218
178
159
60
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
34
34
34
22
22
22
25
24
24
22
24
9
9
24
22
9
24
9
1
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
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Information about the Hookipa Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hookipa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hookipa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hookipa 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 (Hookipa) 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 Hookipa 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 Hookipa, 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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