Hookipa surf break

Hookipa surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 11 Mar 2026 HST
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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
24.1° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hookipa in the next 12 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 11th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 17th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 17th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hookipa over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 83mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 187mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ENE
1.3
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
E
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ESE
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
NNW
1.2
NNW
1.4
NNW
1.4
NNW
Period(s) (?)888888788888811108813121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1472351311429869671932172211941941601961338787154400497439
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
10
S
10
S
5
S
15
SW
10
SE
10
S
25
S
25
S
35
SSW
35
SSW
35
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
5
SSE
10
NNE
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffoffglasscross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:41PM
0.71
12:16AM
0.76
11:03AM
0.39
12:42AM
0.81
12:02PM
0.45
1:06AM
0.85
12:43PM
0.53
1:29AM
0.87
1:20PM
0.61
1:51AM
0.88
1:57PM
0.69
2:14AM
0.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:42PM
0.26
3:16PM
0.27
8:22AM
0.37
4:52PM
0.24
7:50AM
0.35
5:47PM
0.20
7:50AM
0.32
6:31PM
0.17
8:00AM
0.27
7:11PM
0.16
8:15AM
0.22
7:51PM
0.17
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise6:37--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:33--6:33--6:31--
Sunset-6:32--6:32--6:34--6:34--6:34--6:35--6:35-
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
heavy rain
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
2---31413602224396425282019762
Temp. °C252624252524242423242324242424242422212121
Feels °C (?)272826272625272323212022212324252424232422
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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 12 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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