Hookipa surf break

Hookipa surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 28 Apr 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
24.9° 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 2PM. 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+) 2AM (Tue 5th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 5th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 2nd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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 Tue morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
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
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
0.8
NW
13
1.6
ENE
7
0.9
NNW
12
1.8
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
0.8
NW
16
2
ENE
8
1.1
NW
14
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.7
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
161
214
214
116
102
193
232
231
310
345
383
318
460
507
324
259
326
236
178
240
355
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
15
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
5
ESE
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
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
4:07PM0.88m
2:26AM0.51m
4:45PM0.85m
2:37AM0.49m
Low Tide
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
8:36AM0.07m
10:43PM0.43m
9:03AM0.09m
11:34PM0.45m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
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6:49
6:49
6:49
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:51
1
1
Temp °C
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
24
24
23
22
23
23
22
22
22
21
22
22
22
23
23
22
24
24
23
24
25
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
10
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
12
1.3
NE
8
0.9
NW
15
1.1
NW
14
0.9
NW
13
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
0.7
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
51
50
108
116
87
193
209
231
295
226
218
181
365
507
286
259
186
176
178
240
355
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NW
14
0.4
NW
10
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
10
0.5
NE
9
0.1
NW
20
0.4
NW
18
0.8
NW
16
0.7
NNW
12
0.1
W
18
0.2
NNW
16
0.9
NW
12
1
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.6
ESE
9
0.7
ENE
7
Energy kJ
17
73
24
32
32
29
18
26
41
15
82
318
123
6
26
248
326
236
114
54
57
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
15
0.4
NW
14
0.2
NNE
9
0.4
NW
14
0.4
NNW
14
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
12
0.2
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
9
0.1
NW
20
0.3
SSW
16
0.8
NNW
11
0.1
W
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
W
16
0.4
NNW
15
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.1
W
19
0.6
ESE
9
Energy kJ
35
74
9
54
76
6
6
7
32
15
52
157
6
30
5
85
37
49
54
7
61
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.4
E
8
2
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
Energy kJ
161
214
214
105
102
161
232
210
310
345
383
235
460
364
324
137
105
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
9
34
34
25
34
34
25
24
24
24
24
9
22
24
22
9
9
1
9
9
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
8
6
5
6
6
7
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
4
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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