
Surf Forecasts:
Ironwood Beach surf forecast from 2 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 16 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, NNW swell with 5,463 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 16 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ironwood Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Ironwood Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ironwood Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 07) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 16th Nov) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 16th Nov) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 14th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ironwood Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NNW 19 | NNW 17 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1279 | 1504 | 1161 | 734 | 587 | 419 | 276 | 362 | 1631 | 2629 | 2219 | 1527 | 1057 | 874 | 768 | 837 | 657 | 525 | 436 | 393 | 408 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:57AM0.73m | 11:24PM0.43m | 10:48AM0.70m | 00:14AM0.54m | 11:29AM0.66m | 00:53AM0.64m | 12:03PM0.62m | 1:28AM0.73m | 12:34PM0.57m | 2:00AM0.80m | 1:02PM0.53m | 2:32AM0.84m | 1:28PM0.49m | 3:04AM0.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:37PM0.23m | 3:57AM0.33m | 5:55PM0.19m | 5:27AM0.34m | 6:15PM0.15m | 6:35AM0.34m | 6:35PM0.12m | 7:31AM0.34m | 6:56PM0.09m | 8:20AM0.33m | 7:18PM0.06m | 9:04AM0.33m | 7:41PM0.05m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 19 | NNW 17 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 |
1279 | 1504 | 1161 | 734 | 587 | 419 | 242 | 221 | 1631 | 2629 | 2219 | 1527 | 1057 | 874 | 768 | 837 | 657 | 525 | 436 | 393 | 408 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SW 17 | NNW 18 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
33 | 25 | 34 | 10 | 11 | 31 | 142 | 121 | 312 | 107 | 76 | 63 | 58 | 56 | 33 | 51 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 14 | S 18 | E 10 | S 11 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | NNW 22 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 15 | SE 6 | SW 15 | S 15 | W 12 | — | SE 10 | NNE 6 | S 16 | S 15 |
74 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 31 | 94 | 77 | 66 | 90 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | 23 | 11 | 5 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
742 | 489 | 364 | 304 | 324 | 316 | 276 | 362 | 254 | 344 | 382 | 383 | 280 | 587 | 213 | 172 | 292 | 292 | 204 | 188 | 142 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 161 | 12 |
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Information about the Ironwood Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ironwood Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ironwood Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ironwood Beach 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 (Ironwood Beach) 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 Ironwood Beach 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.
Ironwood Beach is 22 km (14 miles) from Wailuku. If you plan a vacation in Maui, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wailuku. Wailuku has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










