Hookipa surf break

Hookipa surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 17 May 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
25.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hookipa this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Hookipa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 11PM. 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 15s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 21st May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
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
1
0
0
0
0
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)
1.9
E
8
2.1
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.8
E
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
500
583
481
432
382
386
386
450
629
660
676
781
819
907
694
657
721
683
601
577
516
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
E
30
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
3:51PM1.02m
2:16AM0.51m
4:40PM1.00m
2:52AM0.48m
5:33PM0.96m
3:32AM0.44m
6:28PM0.91m
4:36AM0.41m
7:24PM0.85m
6:53AM0.39m
8:20PM0.80m
9:36AM0.44m
9:10PM0.74m
11:11AM0.54m
Low Tide
10:38PM0.41m
8:53AM-0.04m
11:43PM0.42m
9:35AM0.01m
1:01AM0.42m
10:19AM0.08m
2:29AM0.40m
11:09AM0.17m
3:34AM0.36m
12:11PM0.28m
4:12AM0.31m
1:45PM0.38m
4:41AM0.26m
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:55
6:57
6:57
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:59
6:59
2
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
26
25
25
25
24
25
25
24
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
26
25
25
25
24
25
25
23
23
22
21
21
22
20
21
21
20
21
21
21
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NNW
9
0.3
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.6
NNW
11
0.6
NNW
10
0.6
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
11
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NNW
13
Energy kJ
39
24
16
27
37
59
64
78
69
73
44
20
19
11
26
25
44
45
27
25
68
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
18
0.4
NW
16
0.3
NW
14
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.2
N
13
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
NW
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
NNW
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.5
NW
11
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
16
0.2
NNW
14
0.3
NW
10
Energy kJ
31
65
33
8
7
6
6
14
5
5
3
23
11
41
39
55
6
5
20
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
21
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
18
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
17
0.1
W
16
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
18
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
16
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
NW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
9
6
7
7
6
40
30
5
30
25
17
16
8
26
24
47
17
10
42
39
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
E
8
2.1
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.8
E
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
Energy kJ
500
583
481
432
382
386
386
450
629
660
676
781
819
907
694
657
721
683
601
577
516
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
24
24
24
145
132
24
143
24
24
24
24
24
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
4
1
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
4
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
4
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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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