Ironwood Beach surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 28 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)

Ironwood Beach surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ENE swell with 196 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with ENE 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 Sunday (May 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) 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 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 29th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
12
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.2
NE
7
1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.9
ENE
8
1.1
NE
7
1.3
NE
5
0.9
ENE
5
1
NE
4
0.6
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
10
1.4
ENE
7
0.8
NNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
184
175
142
138
180
151
111
142
70
65
54
88
126
71
39
38
106
139
118
158
189
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
15
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
2:04PM0.80m
00:35AM0.45m
2:35PM0.83m
1:07AM0.43m
3:08PM0.85m
1:38AM0.41m
3:42PM0.85m
2:07AM0.40m
4:18PM0.84m
2:35AM0.39m
4:54PM0.82m
3:04AM0.38m
5:32PM0.80m
3:41AM0.37m
Low Tide
8:49PM0.37m
6:59AM0.08m
9:31PM0.35m
7:27AM0.06m
10:11PM0.35m
7:58AM0.06m
10:51PM0.35m
8:29AM0.06m
11:34PM0.35m
9:01AM0.07m
00:21AM0.35m
9:33AM0.09m
1:12AM0.35m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:01
7:02
7:02
7:02
7:04
7:04
7:05
Temp °C
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
24
24
24
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
25
24
22
22
21
22
22
21
22
23
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
25
24
24
23
21
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NNW
12
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
NNW
10
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
11
0.5
N
10
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
NNW
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
NNW
12
Energy kJ
184
175
142
103
88
178
184
149
54
41
41
58
50
176
177
201
229
139
295
288
189
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
12
0.5
N
12
0.6
N
13
0.5
N
10
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
NNW
11
0.5
NNW
10
0.5
NNW
10
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
N
10
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
SSW
19
0.6
NNW
12
0.9
NE
6
0.8
NNW
10
0.5
NNW
9
0.7
SSW
16
Energy kJ
47
72
123
56
231
79
63
56
140
125
120
118
126
48
27
148
106
49
105
46
215
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
N
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SSW
15
0.2
N
12
0.5
N
11
Energy kJ
26
26
113
149
51
35
31
18
18
21
21
95
64
34
34
26
96
174
12
66
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
5
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.2
NE
7
1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.9
ENE
8
1.1
NE
7
1.3
NE
5
0.9
ENE
5
1
NE
4
1.3
ENE
5
1.1
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
5
Energy kJ
127
111
142
138
180
151
111
142
70
65
54
88
126
71
39
38
87
118
158
75
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
12
12
14
14
14
12
12
12
12
5
0
2
12
12
12
12
12
5
14
14
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
2
4
2
3
4
2
2
4
2
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
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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