Ironwood Beach surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 HST
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Ironwood Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ironwood Beach sea temperature is
25.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ironwood Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ironwood Beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 8PM. 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 21st May)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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 strong 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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
8
0.5
NW
11
1.5
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.6
NE
9
1.7
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
326
284
250
168
131
179
64
306
392
499
477
496
593
608
455
513
522
522
509
399
439
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
30
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
4:08PM0.96m
2:37AM0.41m
4:58PM0.94m
3:15AM0.38m
5:50PM0.90m
4:01AM0.35m
6:45PM0.85m
5:24AM0.33m
7:41PM0.79m
7:54AM0.33m
8:35PM0.73m
10:17AM0.40m
9:25PM0.68m
11:36AM0.50m
Low Tide
11:16PM0.34m
9:04AM-0.03m
00:25AM0.34m
9:46AM0.01m
1:45AM0.33m
10:31AM0.08m
3:04AM0.31m
11:21AM0.16m
3:55AM0.28m
12:26PM0.26m
4:29AM0.25m
2:09PM0.35m
4:56AM0.21m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:59
6:59
7:00
7:00
7:00
1
1
Temp °C
25
24
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
23
24
23
24
23
23
23
23
23
23
25
23
23
22
22
23
22
21
21
21
20
19
20
18
19
19
19
19
18
19
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
8
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.4
E
8
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.6
NNW
10
0.5
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
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
228
53
80
61
23
60
64
56
69
64
44
50
44
42
26
25
46
45
27
25
67
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.3
SW
19
0.3
SW
19
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
39
23
59
59
36
80
82
77
51
36
51
20
19
8
41
37
51
50
74
71
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
NNW
16
0.2
NNW
9
0.3
NW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
18
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
NNW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
N
16
0.3
NNW
14
0.4
NW
10
Energy kJ
86
49
8
27
64
80
31
17
41
10
34
16
3
12
31
30
14
17
5
40
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
5
1.5
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.6
NE
9
1.7
NE
9
Energy kJ
326
284
250
168
131
179
138
306
392
499
477
496
593
608
455
513
522
522
509
399
439
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
14
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
16
12
12
14
162
150
14
161
12
12
14
14
12
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 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.

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